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P143 CDG

1997 Ford Fiest

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,421 mi
Last recorded35,421 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiest66,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 CDG
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 35,421 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 27,445 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded.

o/s outer n/s outer sills corroded.

Pass 12 May 2006 14,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 11 May 2006 14,403 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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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P143 CDG is a 1997 Ford Fiest in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P143 CDG, 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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P143 CDG is a 1997 Ford Fiest, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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