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P512 MHJ

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,442 mi
Last recorded37,442 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,442 miles

underside and sills weak and corroding ;brake pipes corroding ;shocks weak ;n/s rear tyre perishing ;back box corroding ;anti roll bar bushes wearing ;o/s front bumper ;front discs corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2009 37,442 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

underside and sills weak and corroding ;brake pipes corroding ;shocks weak ;n/s rear tyre perishing ;back box corroding ;anti roll bar bushes wearing ;o/s front bumper ;front discs corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,870 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 32,870 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

corrosion to sills and inner sills

Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,036 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 28,036 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,286 miles

advisory notice as test number364759806286

Fail 28 Jul 2006 23,187 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

coolant leaking

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Aug 2005 18,493 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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P512 MHJ is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P512 MHJ, 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 P512 MHJ registered?

P512 MHJ is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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