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P265 OAK

1997 Ford Fiest

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,778 mi
Last recorded14,778 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiest66,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 OAK
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 14,778 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Jan 2009 14,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 8,464 miles

metal petrol pipe rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2007 8,464 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

metal petrol pipe rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2007 2,255 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

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

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

near side outer sill starting to rust

Fail 17 Jan 2007 2,255 miles

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front caliper retaining clip missing

Pass 25 Jan 2006 90,207 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2006 90,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake servo moves slightly when foot brake is applied †

oil leak

suspect front brake pads getting low unable to see them properly †both front lower arm rear bushs starting to split

How Reliable is the Ford Fiest?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
5,779
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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P265 OAK is a 1997 Ford Fiest in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiest models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 66,294 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 Fiest fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P265 OAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiest typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Fiest is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P265 OAK is a 1997 Ford Fiest, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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