MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,778 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
metal petrol pipe rusty
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
metal petrol pipe rusty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
near side outer sill starting to rust
coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
near side front caliper retaining clip missing
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak
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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake servo moves slightly when foot brake is applied †
oil leak
suspect front brake pads getting low unable to see them properly †both front lower arm rear bushs starting to split
How Reliable is the Ford Fiest?
Based on 601 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P265 OAK is a 1997 Ford Fiest in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P265 OAK, 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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What year was P265 OAK registered?
P265 OAK is a 1997 Ford Fiest, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P265 OAK safe to buy?
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