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P183 ARG

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

41,051 mi
Last recorded41,051 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 ARG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2007 41,051 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 31,165 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 31,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Hand brake travel high †Front discs rusty. †O/s rear axle bush starting to split. †O/s suspension low can,t see broken spring ?

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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P183 ARG 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 33.3%.

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 P183 ARG, 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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P183 ARG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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