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S353 BHO

1999 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,444 mi
Last recorded68,444 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier81,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 BHO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,444 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 68,437 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake pads look low

water leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 64,577 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 64,553 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 58,107 miles

coolant leak

front tyres low on tread and worn on inner edges

nearside rear shock absorber chaffing exhaust

Fail 18 Nov 2015 58,107 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

coolant leak

front tyres low on tread and worn on inner edges

nearside rear shock absorber chaffing exhaust

Pass 27 Nov 2014 51,810 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2014 51,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2013 45,501 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 45,459 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 33,813 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusty and repaired

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,443 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,537 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,482 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 22,170 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 22,154 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,961 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 21,961 miles

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

Both rear dust caps are missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2006 21,361 miles

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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S353 BHO is a 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S353 BHO, 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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S353 BHO is a 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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