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R292 BCL

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,365 mi
Last recorded96,365 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 BCL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 96,365 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 96,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 81,506 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

various corrosion to floors/chassis and sills

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2008 81,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear wheel arches corroded

various corrosion to floors/chassis and sills

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2007 79,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

lotts off rust on underside off car

lotts off travel at handbrake

oil leavel high

Fail 29 Dec 2006 79,968 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

lotts off rust to underside off car

lotts off travel at han dbrake

n/s/f hubcap broken sharp edges

oil leavel high

Pass 19 Jan 2006 72,388 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 71,965 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R292 BCL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R292 BCL, 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 R292 BCL registered?

R292 BCL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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