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P41 BWP

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,799 mi
Last recorded98,799 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 BWP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 98,799 miles

Door mirror @ n/s missing, due to damage.

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 98,773 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Door mirror @ n/s missing, due to damage.

Engine oil below the minium mark on dipstick.

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Handbrake reading @ o/s/r a little low for a vehicle of this type.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure @ front tyres appears low

Pass 18 Jun 2009 96,458 miles

Coolant in header tank low,

Exhaust clamp to gearbox broken. However no movement found

Passenger door mirror broken, advice too tape up broken part. However, no sharp edge.

Slight lag @ o/s handbrake when applied.

Washer jet to n/s only has one jet working.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 96,456 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Coolant in header tank low,

Exhaust clamp to gearbox broken. However no movement found

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger door mirror broken, advice too tape up broken part. However, no sharp edge.

Slight lag @ o/s handbrake when applied.

Washer jet to n/s only has one jet working.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 94,546 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 94,546 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 92,817 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 92,817 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 89,944 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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P41 BWP is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P41 BWP, 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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P41 BWP is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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