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P127 VTG

1997 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,724 mi
Last recorded94,724 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 VTG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 94,724 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion started in nearside and offside rear strut tops

Fail 16 Feb 2011 94,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion started in nearside and offside rear strut tops

Pass 1 Feb 2010 87,111 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 81,370 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 75,901 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 75,901 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 70,609 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 65,154 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P127 VTG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P127 VTG, 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 P127 VTG registered?

P127 VTG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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