MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,633 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?
Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R250 EDW is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 R250 EDW, 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 R250 EDW registered?
R250 EDW is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 25 February 1998.
Is R250 EDW safe to buy?
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