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P419 HJW

1997 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,016 mi
Last recorded73,016 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta 3563,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP419 HJW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 73,016 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre perished in the tread

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Aug 2008 73,016 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre perished in the tread

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,339 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2007 70,339 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,376 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 66,376 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta 35?

Based on 3,999 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
7,273
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 467
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 408
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 395
Headlamp aim too low 255
parking brake recording little or no effort 221
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P419 HJW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35 in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiesta 35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 63,755 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 35 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 467 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P419 HJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta 35 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Fiesta 35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P419 HJW registered?

P419 HJW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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