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P173 GNH

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

28,751 mi
Last recorded28,751 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 GNH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2009 28,751 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

offside rear radius arm bush slightly deteriorated

rear floor corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2008 18,379 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 18,229 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f & n/s/f inner drive shaft boots split open

Pass 7 Sep 2006 4,278 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 3,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on 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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P173 GNH is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P173 GNH, 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 P173 GNH registered?

P173 GNH is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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