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P360 VGA

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,067 mi
Last recorded35,067 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP360 VGA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,067 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,275 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

start of corrosionoffside door step, nearside outersill, nearside and offside front and rear chassis, nearside front floor and both innersills

Fail 18 Aug 2006 23,232 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

start of corrosion offside door step, nearside outersill, nearside and offside front and rear chassis, nearside front floor and both innersills

Pass 19 Aug 2005 17,298 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 17,298 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 17,184 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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P360 VGA is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P360 VGA, 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 P360 VGA registered?

P360 VGA is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P360 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P360 VGA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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