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P419 LDA

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,637 mi
Last recorded73,637 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP419 LDA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 73,637 miles

both front brake hoses are cracking

both front driveshaft gaitors are cracking/perishing

both rear axle bushes are perishing

offside rear tyre is low on tread

Pass 21 May 2013 73,236 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 73,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 73,226 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 73,173 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 May 2010 73,068 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 73,061 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 71,101 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 70,087 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 67,114 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 64,058 miles

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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P419 LDA is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P419 LDA, 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 P419 LDA registered?

P419 LDA is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P419 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P419 LDA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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