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P46 PLF

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,307 mi
Last recorded92,307 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 PLF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 92,307 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Wheel hub badly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 92,522 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 92,521 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 89,079 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 89,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 71,978 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 71,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 70,996 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 68,346 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 65,112 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

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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P46 PLF is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P46 PLF, 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 P46 PLF registered?

P46 PLF is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P46 PLF safe to buy?

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