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P203 OJN

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,535 mi
Last recorded68,535 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 OJN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 68,535 miles

Aftermarket steering wheel fitted

Air Bag light illuminated

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front and N/S/R tyres worn on inner and outer edges but tyres have raised shoulder edges

Both front rear wishbone bushes perishing

Both rear light lenses cracked

Both wiperblades smearing

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

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

Gearbox leak

Gearbox tip loose

Handbrake travel long but efficiency good

Hazard switch cover missing but not affecting the operation of the switch

Horn is of a different type than a manufactor fitment

N/S headlight damaged

N/S/F brake hose fouling part of the body but is protected by outer casing

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

No Spare wheel

O/S wiperblade split

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2011 68,524 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Aftermarket steering wheel fitted

Air Bag light illuminated

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front and N/S/R tyres worn on inner and outer edges but tyres have raised shoulder edges

Both front rear wishbone bushes perishing

Both rear light lenses cracked

Both wiperblades smearing

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

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

Gearbox leak

Gearbox tip loose

Handbrake travel long but efficiency good

Hazard switch cover missing but not affecting the operation of the switch

Horn is of a different type than a manufactor fitment

N/S headlight damaged

N/S/F brake hose fouling part of the body but is protected by outer casing

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

No Spare wheel

O/S wiperblade split

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,443 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 56,443 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,438 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 52,438 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 50,092 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 50,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,055 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 48,049 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 111,979 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 32,325 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P203 OJN is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P203 OJN, 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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P203 OJN is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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