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P664 PJN

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,656 mi
Last recorded73,656 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP664 PJN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 73,656 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear chassis holed and corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,580 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

anti roll bar bushes slight play

both rear chassis legs slight corrosion

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 66,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 64,063 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear chassis crossmember weakened by corrosion

rear n/s wheelarch corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2010 64,063 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear chassis crossmember weakened by corrosion

rear n/s wheelarch corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 62,245 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

interior mirror insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2009 62,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

interior mirror insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,615 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 60,614 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 57,787 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 55,443 miles

o/s steering rack worn

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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P664 PJN is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P664 PJN, 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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P664 PJN is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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