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P11 ACL

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,796 mi
Last recorded62,796 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 ACL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2012 62,796 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front/rear flexi pipes perished..

Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,605 miles

emmisions high..

front discs corroded..

n/s/f dip beam operation..

o/s & n/s rear suspension bushes split/worn...

rear foot low on o/s & n/s..

Pass 28 Jun 2008 49,371 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 49,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 42,379 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 35,844 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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P11 ACL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P11 ACL, 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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P11 ACL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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