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P123 NCR

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,320 mi
Last recorded90,320 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 NCR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2011 90,320 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both inner and outer sills rusting in places

engine misfire

front reg plate cracked

handbrake lever almost at end of travel

mid-section and back box exhaust sections rustingstarting to corrode

ns wing mirror loose not insecure

nsf bottom arm rear bush starting to split

nsr brake pipe rusting starting to corrode

rear axle bushes have slight play

rear wheel archs starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow

Pass 27 Jul 2010 88,854 miles

Both rear inner sills rusted

Centre & rear exhaust sections poor

Hazard warning switch poor

N/s/f inner anti roll bar bush worn

N/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes starting to corrode

O/s/f seatbelt catch outer covers missing - functions o.k

Fail 23 Jul 2010 88,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Both rear inner sills rusted

Centre & rear exhaust sections poor

Hazard warning switch poor

N/s/f inner anti roll bar bush worn

N/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes starting to corrode

O/s/f seatbelt catch outer covers missing - functions o.k

O/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2009 82,304 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to sills,floorpans,brake pipes,arches,suspension mounts/components,coilsprings,rear exhaust blowing,handbrake travel

Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,347 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 73,907 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 69,781 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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P123 NCR is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NCR, 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 NCR is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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