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P125 YFR

1997 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,291 mi
Last recorded3,291 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 YFR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2012 3,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre pressure low.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 92,721 miles

Front discs corroded

N/S/F outer sill corroded

N/S/Front brake pipe corroding

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S inner sill corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 92,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure on N/S/Front

Front discs corroded

Fuel tank damp, but not leaking.

N/S handbrake cable insecure

N/S/F outer sill corroded

N/S/Front brake pipe corroding

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S inner sill corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 82,342 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s floor to sill corroded.

o/s/r & n/s/r chassis corroded.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 82,341 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s floor to sill corroded.

o/s/r & n/s/r chassis corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 76,154 miles

Corrosion to outer sills & floor to sill.

Corrosion to rear chassis both sides.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre missing.

Pass 10 Jan 2009 70,933 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 70,933 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,058 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 67,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 58,619 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 58,619 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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 YFR is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YFR, 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 YFR is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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