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S185 UWX

1999 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,077 mi
Last recorded99,077 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier81,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 UWX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 99,077 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 99,074 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 87,089 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 87,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 87,034 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 84,363 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 84,363 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2007 80,972 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 80,970 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 71,834 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 61,516 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 61,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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S185 UWX is a 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 81,712 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 S185 UWX, 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 27 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S185 UWX registered?

S185 UWX is a 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S185 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S185 UWX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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