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S309 BSC

1999 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,173 mi
Last recorded80,173 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier81,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 BSC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,173 miles

N/S & O/S front lower wishbones rear rubber mountings perrished No movement of wishbones

N/S rear inner valance,at rear of wheel arch corroded (not within 30cm of mounting etc)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 80,173 miles

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

N/S & O/S front lower wishbones rear rubber mountings perrished No movement of wishbones

N/S rear inner valance,at rear of wheel arch corroded (not within 30cm of mounting etc)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 79,635 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 79,567 miles

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

OIL FILTER LEAKING

Fail 23 May 2007 79,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL FILTER LEAKING

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 79,007 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 79,007 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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S309 BSC is a 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S309 BSC, 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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What year was S309 BSC registered?

S309 BSC is a 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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