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S709 MDN

1999 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

49,734 mi
Last recorded49,734 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier81,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 MDN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2017 49,734 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner and outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner and outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Front brake application close to limit

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

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

Nsf + osf lower arms, rear bushes deteriorating.

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

Unable to clearly see brake pads.

Unable to jack up rear of vehicle due to jacking points being corroded and weak.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 48,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 454,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear box section corroderd O/S and N/S

Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,912 miles

exhaust tailpipe outlet pipe corroded badly

Fail 20 Jan 2014 39,884 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe outlet pipe corroded badly

Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,051 miles

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

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

areas of power steering fluid supply pipes corroded,though not to excess

offside wiper blade leaves light lines

third from rear exhaust mounting rubber is missing,though system still secured by other mountings

visible areas of spare tyre devoid of tread in areas,and appears close to legal limit

Fail 28 Jan 2013 36,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

areas of power steering fluid supply pipes corroded,though not to excess

offside wiper blade leaves light lines

third from rear exhaust mounting rubber is missing,though system still secured by other mountings

visible areas of spare tyre devoid of tread in areas,and appears close to legal limit

Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,180 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

inner/outer sills corroded and weak

n/s/r lamp lense damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2012 33,168 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake hoses slightly perished

inner/outer sills corroded and weak

n/s/r lamp lense damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,457 miles

both front lower arm bushes perished

both rear tyres worn to excess

Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,850 miles

both inner sills corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2010 25,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2009 24,432 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,387 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,438 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 18,153 miles

Offside 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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S709 MDN is a 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S709 MDN, 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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S709 MDN is a 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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