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P124 PVX

1997 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,634 mi
Last recorded81,634 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 PVX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,634 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 81,634 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 81,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,220 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,119 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,882 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,022 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 60,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 60,079 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 60,120 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All 4 coil springs rusty

Both front brake discs rusty

Both front tyres have minor inner and outer edge ware

Both rear trailing arm void bushes in poor condition/slight play

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Drivers seat frane flexing slightly

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front power steering pipes oily

Hand brake travel a little high

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Off side front outer sill starting to corode

Off side rear brake binding slightly

Off side rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Slight play in all 4 top suspention mounts

Pass 30 Jan 2007 59,846 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 PVX is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P124 PVX, 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 PVX is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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