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S845 LTF

1998 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,140 mi
Last recorded39,140 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier53,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS845 LTF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,140 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damp noted to front power steering pipe

Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,453 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

damp and corrosion noted to front power steering pipe

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2012 34,452 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

damp and corrosion noted to front power steering pipe

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 25,174 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

gearbox damp with oil

Fail 1 Dec 2010 25,174 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

gearbox damp with oil

Pass 26 Nov 2009 15,441 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion noted to nearside rear chassis leg

Pass 26 Nov 2008 8,333 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

blue smoke emited on idle(not excessive)

both rear chassis legs slightly corroded

both rear torsion bar bushes slightly deteriorated

both sides,inner and outer sills slightly corrded

Fail 26 Nov 2008 8,333 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

blue smoke emited on idle(not excessive)

both rear chassis legs slightly corroded

both rear torsion bar bushes slightly deteriorated

both sides,inner and outer sills slightly corrded

Pass 3 Dec 2007 1,799 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 1,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 97,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

general corrosion underbody

Fail 26 Oct 2006 97,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

general corrosion underbody

Pass 8 Nov 2005 88,499 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 88,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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S845 LTF is a 1998 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 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 53,000 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 S845 LTF, 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 28 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 S845 LTF registered?

S845 LTF is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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