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P122 GAW

1997 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,018 mi
Last recorded93,018 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 GAW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 93,018 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 93,018 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 89,423 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 89,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 85,330 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,582 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 79,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 73,477 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,206 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,617 miles

service brake effort 57% and parking brake effort 17%, both are close to legal limits - recommend further investigation.

Fail 1 Mar 2007 46,570 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f suspention arm rear bush peeling

Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,744 miles

total service brake effort 51%,close to legal limit recommend further investigation.

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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P122 GAW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P122 GAW, 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 P122 GAW registered?

P122 GAW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P122 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 GAW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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