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P124 NBY

1997 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,407 mi
Last recorded75,407 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 NBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,407 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 71,722 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 71,653 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise part off hazard switch missing.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 69,236 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 69,235 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 64,623 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 64,621 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 62,016 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,016 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 60,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,878 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,693 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,411 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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P124 NBY is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P124 NBY, 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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P124 NBY is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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