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P130 TWT

1997 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

19,297 mi
Last recorded19,297 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 TWT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 19,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear chassis legs corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes around tank heavlly corroded

n/s/front wishbone bushes starting to split

o/s/front brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/rear top strut mount slight movment

outer sills slight corrosion

rear wiper in poor condition

Fail 14 Dec 2011 19,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear chassis legs corroded

centre exhasut very poor condition

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes around tank heavlly corroded

n/s/front tyre low on edges

n/s/front wishbone bushes starting to split

o/s/front brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/front tyre on legal limit

o/s/rear top strut mount slight movment

outer sills slight corrosion

rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2010 17,916 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

both side rear axle mounting bushes split

both side rear wheel arches corroding

general underbody corrosion

nearside sill corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2010 17,916 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

both side rear axle mounting bushes split

both side rear wheel arches corroding

general underbody corrosion

nearside sill corroding

Pass 30 Dec 2009 11,030 miles

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

aerial damage

both side rear wheel arches corroding

offside rear wheel arch damage

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2008 7,679 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

damage to both side rear wheel arches

Pass 2 Jan 2008 409 miles

rear wiper blade split

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

alternator belt cracking

Pass 2 Jan 2007 97,038 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 97,038 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine idling poor

throttle pedal sticking

Pass 22 Dec 2005 91,314 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 91,272 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2005 91,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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P130 TWT is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P130 TWT, 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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P130 TWT is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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