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P137 OHK

1997 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,444 mi
Last recorded49,444 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 OHK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2019 49,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 47,805 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 47,798 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 46,524 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 44,310 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 43,770 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,422 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,939 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 42,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 41,700 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2011 41,652 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake hoses perished

both front wipers worn

corrosion developing

some play in both front drop links

Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,500 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 39,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,526 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,083 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 32,494 miles

O/S/R handbrake performance sporadic upon application, advise checking asap

Pass 23 Sep 2006 30,046 miles

O/S/R brake pipe is starting to crack not excessive yet

Pass 26 Sep 2005 28,451 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 28,451 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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P137 OHK is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P137 OHK, 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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P137 OHK is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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