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P474 ONC

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,900 mi
Last recorded70,900 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 ONC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,900 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 65,111 miles

Oil leak

n/s outer sill panel slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2006 63,240 miles

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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P474 ONC is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P474 ONC, 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 P474 ONC registered?

P474 ONC is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P474 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P474 ONC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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