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P466 FJH

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,643 mi
Last recorded70,643 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP466 FJH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 70,643 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,949 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 59,148 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 59,148 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,268 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P466 FJH 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 83.3%.

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 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 P466 FJH, 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 P466 FJH registered?

P466 FJH is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P466 FJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P466 FJH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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