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P123 LBL

1997 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,726 mi
Last recorded58,726 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 LBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 58,726 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,882 miles

Both Front Brake Flexi Hoses Perishing

Both Outer Sills Rusting

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Outer Driveshaft Gaitor perishing

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges

Fail 23 Apr 2015 57,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both Front Brake Flexi Hoses Perishing

Both Outer Sills Rusting

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Outer Driveshaft Gaitor perishing

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges

Offside Service Brake Performance Low

Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,059 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,179 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,199 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 54,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,101 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,585 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,395 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,869 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 48,235 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 46,671 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 46,671 miles

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

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

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

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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P123 LBL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P123 LBL, 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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P123 LBL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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