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P112 WDG

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

56,818 mi
Last recorded56,818 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 WDG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,818 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 56,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,467 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 52,023 miles

EXHAUST HANGER RUBBERS PERRISHING

FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS STARTING TO PERRISH

GEARBOX NOISEY

HAZARD SWITCH SLIGHTLY POOR IN OPERATION

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

LOTS OF UNDERBODY CORROSION

REAR CHASSIS LEGS CORRODING

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S INNER STEERING RACK END

Fail 4 Apr 2009 52,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

EXHAUST HANGER RUBBERS PERRISHING

FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS STARTING TO PERRISH

GEARBOX NOISEY

HAZARD SWITCH SLIGHTLY POOR IN OPERATION

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

LOTS OF UNDERBODY CORROSION

REAR CHASSIS LEGS CORRODING

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S INNER STEERING RACK END

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,161 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust mount rubber perrished

front bumper insecure

general under body corrosion

hazard light switch not complete

n/s/r tyre getting low on side edge

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre getting low on inside edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2008 49,040 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

centre exhaust mounting in poor condition

general surface corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2007 40,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front pads low

general under body corrosion

hazard light switch missing but still works

near side wiper blade split

off side rear tyre cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2007 40,290 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front pads low

general under body corrosion

hazard light switch missing but still works

near side wiper blade split

off side rear tyre cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,925 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 30,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox oil leak

general underbody corrosion

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Sep 2005 24,402 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 24,402 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

centre exhaust mount insecure

hazard warning lamp cover missing

long handbrake travel

oil leak

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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P112 WDG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 50,422 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P112 WDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P112 WDG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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