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FJI 8446

1998 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,923 mi
Last recorded34,923 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier53,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJI 8446
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 34,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 33,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,814 miles

Surface rust on brake discs.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 31,813 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Surface rust on brake discs.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,142 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,704 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,557 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 22,334 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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FJI 8446 is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 53,000 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 FJI 8446, 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 28 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 FJI 8446 registered?

FJI 8446 is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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