MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Front bumper insecure
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
carrier for spare wheel empty and loose
corrosion under car and onto components. brake pipes etc
engine noisy
near side front tyre and off side rear damaged
no oil on dipstick add 2 litres
rear seat base loose
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P118 MLG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1997 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 61,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P118 MLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P118 MLG registered?
P118 MLG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 January 1997.
Is P118 MLG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P118 MLG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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