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P120 XGK

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,328 mi
Last recorded41,328 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 XGK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 41,328 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side rear inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 41,142 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,826 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 40,556 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 40,020 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 39,024 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 37,574 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 37,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 35,615 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 33,649 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 33,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Low reading off side rear handbrake.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 31,599 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 31,598 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 29,549 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,728 miles

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,397 miles

both rear tyres age cracking, not showing cords

Fail 10 Dec 2008 26,397 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 24,964 miles

Both sides rear tyres slightly cracking, but cannot see cords.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 24,964 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Both sides rear tyres slightly cracking, but cannot see cords.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Interior mirror missing off windscreen.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 22,796 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 22,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

frt tyres worn edges

Pass 12 Oct 2005 19,918 miles

O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ,INNER SUPPORT RUBBER BUSH WORN AND SPLITTING .ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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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P120 XGK is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P120 XGK, 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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P120 XGK is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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