MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,525 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
TOP WIPER(WHEELCHAIR CONVERSION )BLADE MISSING
both rears .and nearside front tyre sidewalls perished (age)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
TOP WIPER(WHEELCHAIR CONVERSION )BLADE MISSING
both rears .and nearside front tyre sidewalls perished (age)
exhaust corroded
(wheelchair transport vehicle).Upper windscreen wiper deteriorated,not clearing screen
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
exhaust corroded ,but still functioning as internded
(wheelchair transport vehicle).Upper windscreen wiper deteriorated,not clearing screen
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
exhaust corroded ,but still functioning as internded
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
rear o/s wheel arch (inner) corroded but not in a prescibed area
rear o/s wheel arch (inner) corroded but not in a prescibed area
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
damage to windscreen
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
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P973 XFX is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.3% with a typical mileage of 51,790 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P973 XFX, 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 30 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P973 XFX is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 14 October 1996.
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