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P476 UWY

1997 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,755 mi
Last recorded63,755 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta 3563,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 UWY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,755 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 63,755 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,351 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 34,087 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 34,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 17,194 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta 35?

Based on 3,999 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
7,273
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 467
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 408
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 395
Headlamp aim too low 255
parking brake recording little or no effort 221
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P476 UWY is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35 in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiesta 35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 63,755 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta 35 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 467 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P476 UWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta 35 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Fiesta 35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P476 UWY registered?

P476 UWY is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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