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R137 BUJ

1998 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,635 mi
Last recorded13,635 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier53,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 BUJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 13,635 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 10,032 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 5,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 99,610 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ferrules on both rear brake hoses are corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2008 9,948 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ferrules on both rear brake hoses are corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2007 93,975 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 89,331 miles

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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R137 BUJ is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 53,000 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 R137 BUJ, 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 28 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 R137 BUJ registered?

R137 BUJ is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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