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P123 ORW

1997 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,057 mi
Last recorded12,057 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 ORW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 12,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SECURITY OF CHILD SEAT.

brake efficiency`s only just meet the required limit

corrosion & weakness to both nearside & offside inner & outer sills.

corrosion of rear wheel arch.

deterioration of front registration plate.

screw in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 11,950 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

SECURITY OF CHILD SEAT.

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

corrosion & weakness to both nearside & offside inner & outer sills.

deterioration of front registration plate.

screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 7,555 miles

slight corrosion on both front coil springs

slight corrosion on nsr and osr brake flexi ferrauls

slight corrosion on osr and nsr chassis members

slight dent in nsf inner road wheel rim

slight lift in osr top shock mounting

slight play in both rear sub-frame front bushs

tyre readings osf 6mm nsf 4mm nsr 4mm osr 5mm

Pass 16 Jan 2009 104,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2008 99,313 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 99,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 84,756 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 69,660 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 69,660 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

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 ORW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P123 ORW, 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 P123 ORW registered?

P123 ORW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P123 ORW safe to buy?

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