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P130 KJB

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,456 mi
Last recorded84,456 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 KJB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 84,456 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to outer sills

Fail 17 May 2012 84,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer 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)

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 24 May 2011 78,557 miles

advanced corrosion front offside road spring

advanced corrosion nearside and offside rear brake pipes

both nearside and offside lower wishbone bushes starting to wear

front number plate deteriorated

general corrosion to bodywork

Pass 28 May 2010 72,235 miles

advanced corrosion rear metal brake pipes

nearside and offside lower wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 27 May 2009 66,946 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 58,171 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 53,683 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 47,864 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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P130 KJB is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P130 KJB, 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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P130 KJB is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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