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S846 SBU

1999 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,661 mi
Last recorded24,661 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier81,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS846 SBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,661 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

n/s/f bottom arm bush split

chassis rusty in places and welding repairs previously carried out

Fail 22 Apr 2013 24,461 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

chassis rusty in places and welding repairs previously carried out

n/s/f bottom arm bush split

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,881 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 23,881 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

front shock absorbers slightly weak

front washers weak

rear brake pipes and ferrules rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,926 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 22,926 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

front discs slightly worn and corroded

rear axle bushes started to split

Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,227 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,752 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 18,903 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 15,343 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 13,527 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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S846 SBU is a 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S846 SBU, 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 S846 SBU registered?

S846 SBU is a 1999 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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