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P121 MVW

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,271 mi
Last recorded74,271 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 MVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both outer and inner sills corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

n/s/r handbrake low effort

Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 21 Nov 2007 63,021 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,984 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 57,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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P121 MVW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P121 MVW, 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 P121 MVW registered?

P121 MVW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P121 MVW safe to buy?

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