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S315 NBT

1999 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,387 mi
Last recorded74,387 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier81,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS315 NBT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2011 74,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

generally getting rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2010 70,561 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 70,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

starting to get rusty underneath

Pass 13 Jul 2009 66,551 miles

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

damp around PAS pump

rear light lens been repaired

Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,473 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 58,400 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 58,400 miles

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 54,363 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 54,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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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S315 NBT is a 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S315 NBT, 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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S315 NBT is a 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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