MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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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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