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P125 OJA

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

88,008 mi
Last recorded88,008 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 OJA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2012 88,008 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 88,008 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 44,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,766 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 75,532 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 75,532 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,389 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,220 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 61,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 54,028 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack side wall at top

Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,028 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack side wall at top

Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,691 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 49,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 46,894 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 46,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Outer Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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P125 OJA is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P125 OJA, 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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P125 OJA is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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