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P720 AWT

1997 Ford Fiest

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,352 mi
Last recorded78,352 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiest66,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 AWT
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 78,352 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 78,352 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 73,254 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 73,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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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P720 AWT is a 1997 Ford Fiest in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P720 AWT, 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 P720 AWT registered?

P720 AWT is a 1997 Ford Fiest, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P720 AWT safe to buy?

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