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P306 ERR

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,147 mi
Last recorded55,147 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 ERR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,147 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2008 43,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion rear chassis

marks on windscreen

play in steering rack ends

Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion rear chassis

marks on windscreen

play in steering rack ends

Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,913 miles

as first list

Fail 16 Apr 2007 28,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank damaged

play in steering rack end n/s

Pass 6 Apr 2006 15,146 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 15,124 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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P306 ERR is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 50,422 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P306 ERR, 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 P306 ERR registered?

P306 ERR is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P306 ERR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P306 ERR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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