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P368 CBV

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,043 mi
Last recorded96,043 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP368 CBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 96,043 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2009 94,537 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrossion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2007 91,537 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 91,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 88,895 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering rack has slight play

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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P368 CBV is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P368 CBV, 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 P368 CBV registered?

P368 CBV is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P368 CBV safe to buy?

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