MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,307 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside driveshaft inner gaiter insecure
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside driveshaft inner gaiter insecure
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight crack in front number plate
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight crack in front number plate
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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P118 WAX is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 WAX, 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 WAX registered?
P118 WAX is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1997.
Is P118 WAX safe to buy?
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