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P41 HJA

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

22,464 mi
Last recorded22,464 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 22,404 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,606 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs slightly worn

Fail 10 Jun 2011 16,606 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Feb 2010 9,179 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 96,268 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 88,818 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 88,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 83,889 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 83,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 76,484 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 76,446 miles

Inner Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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 HJA is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HJA, 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 HJA is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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