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P124 TWK

1997 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,725 mi
Last recorded81,725 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 TWK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,725 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 81,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,569 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 78,397 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,760 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 71,810 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 69,214 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 69,158 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,625 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,255 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 58,101 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 52,762 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 47,477 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 TWK is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TWK, 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 P124 TWK registered?

P124 TWK is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P124 TWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P124 TWK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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