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S236 JTR

1999 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,612 mi
Last recorded9,612 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier81,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 JTR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 9,612 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underside corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2011 9,612 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underside corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2010 3,824 miles

HAZARD SWITCH COVER MISSING

BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

DRIVERS SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

N/S FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE

N/S REAR VALVE STEM STARTING TO PERISH

REAR CHASSIS RAILS STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR NO PLATE STATRING TO DISFIGURE

VARIOUS CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 8 Oct 2010 3,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

DRIVERS SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

HAZARD SWITCH COVER MISSING

N/S FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE

N/S REAR VALVE STEM STARTING TO PERISH

REAR CHASSIS RAILS STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR NO PLATE STATRING TO DISFIGURE

VARIOUS CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 8 Oct 2009 1,149 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

HAZARD SWITCH COVER MISSING

INNER SILLS AND REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODING

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

N/S REAR CROSSMEMBER HOLED AND CORRODED

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

VARIOUS CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Fail 29 Sep 2009 1,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

DRIVERS SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

ENGINE HAS WATER LEAK

HAZARD SWITCH COVER MISSING

INNER SILLS AND REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODING

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

N/S REAR CROSSMEMBER HOLED AND CORRODED

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

VARIOUS CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Pass 11 Nov 2008 97,132 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both rear chassis rails corroding

chips in windscreen

drivers seat belt starting to fray

hazard switch cover missing

n/s rear light unit cracked

n/s rear wheel arch corroding

o/s front c/v gaiter starting to perish

raer no plate starting to disfigure

slight lift in o/s front top strut

Fail 30 Oct 2008 97,127 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both front tyre outer walls have damage

both rear chassis rails corroding

chips in windscreen

drivers seat belt starting to fray

hazard switch cover missing

n/s rear light unit cracked

n/s rear wheel arch corroding

o/s front c/v gaiter starting to perish

o/s front tyre edges low

raer no plate starting to disfigure

slight lift in o/s front top strut

Pass 18 Oct 2007 92,246 miles

chips in windscreen are just passable

drivers seat belt starting to fray

hazard switch cover missing

n/s front outer tyre wall has slight damage

rear beam axle bushes starting to wear

rear chassis rails starting to corrode

rear exhaust joint has slight leak

rear no plate starting to disfigure

Fail 17 Oct 2007 92,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

chips in windscreen are just passable

drivers seat belt starting to fray

hazard switch cover missing

n/s front outer tyre wall has slight damage

rear beam axle bushes starting to wear

rear chassis rails starting to corrode

rear exhaust joint has slight leak

rear no plate starting to disfigure

Pass 31 Oct 2006 86,184 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 86,184 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 77,586 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 77,586 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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S236 JTR is a 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S236 JTR, 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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S236 JTR is a 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 16 January 1999.

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