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P290 XCK

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

45,687 mi
Last recorded45,687 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 XCK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2008 45,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 35,852 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 35,342 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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P290 XCK is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P290 XCK, 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 P290 XCK registered?

P290 XCK is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P290 XCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 XCK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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