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P352 FAL

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,017 mi
Last recorded18,017 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 FAL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2009 18,017 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s chassis rail det

Pass 10 Jun 2009 18,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s chassis rail det

Pass 28 May 2008 13,089 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 13,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2007 95,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2007 95,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 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 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)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 91,744 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion on both rear inner chassis legs above axle

outer skin on rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2005 88,605 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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P352 FAL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P352 FAL, 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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P352 FAL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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