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S208 UWX

1999 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,713 mi
Last recorded98,713 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier81,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 UWX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 98,713 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/side inner and outer sills rusting under side of vehicle rusting

sligth movement in o/side and n/side rack ends

Fail 3 Oct 2009 98,713 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/side inner and outer sills rusting under side of vehicle rusting

sligth movement in o/side and n/side rack ends

Pass 6 Sep 2008 93,007 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside sill corroded

slight movement in offside steering rack

wiper linkage worn

Fail 29 Aug 2008 93,007 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside sill corroded

slight movement in offside steering rack

wiper linkage worn

Pass 29 Aug 2007 86,799 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 86,798 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 84,679 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 48,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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S208 UWX is a 1999 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 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 S208 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.

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S208 UWX is a 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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