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P132 LHE

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,092 mi
Last recorded9,092 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 LHE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2009 9,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

O/s/f wiper blade slightly torn.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 13,224 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 90,720 miles

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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P132 LHE is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P132 LHE, 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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What year was P132 LHE registered?

P132 LHE is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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