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J744 ESN

1991 Ford Fiesta Courier

Orange Diesel 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,308 mi
Last recorded91,308 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1991 Ford Fiesta Courier57,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ744 ESN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2015 91,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 87,687 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 87,685 miles

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)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 81,615 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 81,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 77,355 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 77,334 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,752 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 71,751 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,434 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 56,898 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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J744 ESN is a 1991 Ford Fiesta Courier in Orange with a 1,297cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1991 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.0% with a typical mileage of 57,743 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 J744 ESN, 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 35 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 J744 ESN registered?

J744 ESN is a 1991 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 7 November 1991.

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