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P121 WGN

1997 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

32,524 mi
Last recorded32,524 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 WGN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 32,524 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Front brake disc's corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2019 32,138 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 32,132 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 31,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 3 Oct 2017 31,083 miles

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

Offside Outer sill rust.

Offside Rear closing panel weak.

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 31,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle beam. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle beam. (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper blades split.

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

Offside Outer sill rust.

Offside Rear closing panel weak.

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

washer jets poor.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 30,296 miles

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

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 29,799 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside mirror casing loose

Offside Front Lower oil leak

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 29,798 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill below nearside front passenger door and 'B' post (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section by wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside mirror casing loose

Offside Front Lower oil leak

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 28,908 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,867 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre cracking on outer shoulder but not down to cord

Fail 30 Sep 2013 27,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre cracking on outer shoulder but not down to cord

Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 26,784 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 25,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,557 miles

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

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

all x4 tyres perished

Fail 30 Sep 2009 21,585 miles

2x front tyres cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front number plate faded

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,585 miles

2x front tyres cracked

front number plate faded

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2008 20,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,387 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 18,955 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,805 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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P121 WGN is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WGN, 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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P121 WGN is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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