MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,539 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake hoses perishing/cracking
brake pipes corroded
oil leaks
play in strut top mtgs
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake hoses perishing/cracking
brake pipes corroded
oil leaks
play in strut top mtgs
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake pipes corroded. †exhaust center corroded. †oil leaks.
outer cv gaiters cracked. †front wishbone bushes cracked and perished. †front coil springs corroded.
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front coil springs corroded †Brake hoses imbalanced †Brake fluid level below maximum †Off side rear tyre tread worn low †Engine overfilled with oil †Slight smear from front wipers †Engine and gearbox oil leaks †
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P138 FCH is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 P138 FCH, 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 P138 FCH registered?
P138 FCH is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 March 1997.
Is P138 FCH safe to buy?
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