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P159 VHT

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,118 mi
Last recorded25,118 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 VHT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2009 25,118 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

advise underside of van very rusted at the rear

Pass 2 May 2008 18,126 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 18,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 12,809 miles

advise corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills but not yet holed

Pass 16 May 2006 5,612 miles

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

surface rust in rear end of van but not yet holed

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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P159 VHT is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P159 VHT, 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 P159 VHT registered?

P159 VHT is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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