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P775 GPG

1971 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,613 mi
Last recorded11,613 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Ford Fiesta62,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP775 GPG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2014 11,613 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 99,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 99,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,971 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 82,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 73,665 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,009 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

both inner sills corroded

both outer cv gaitors heavily perished

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear brake hose perished

offside wiper blade poor

oil leaks

slight exhaust leak from rear joint

slight movement in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jun 2010 71,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

both inner sills corroded

both outer cv gaitors heavily perished

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear brake hose perished

offside wiper blade poor

oil leaks

slight exhaust leak from rear joint

slight movement in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2009 62,975 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 62,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 May 2008 56,327 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 56,323 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 56,201 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 53,237 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 46,198 miles

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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P775 GPG is a 1971 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 62,145 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 P775 GPG, 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 55 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P775 GPG is a 1971 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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