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P135 VHT

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,748 mi
Last recorded66,748 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 VHT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,748 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s door mirror cracked

rear tyre has slight wear to outer side wall

underside of vehicle has slight surface corrision

Fail 10 Jan 2011 66,748 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2010 61,491 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 61,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,927 miles

n/s door mirror cracked,n/s washer inoperative

Fail 12 Jan 2009 54,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked,n/s washer inoperative

Fail 10 Dec 2007 48,678 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,678 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 44,718 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 44,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear suspension to high

Pass 27 Sep 2005 41,179 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 41,179 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion n/s/r outer arch

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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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P135 VHT is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P135 VHT, 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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P135 VHT is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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