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S869 ONK

1998 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,504 mi
Last recorded45,504 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier53,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS869 ONK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2009 45,504 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 45,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 40,026 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 40,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 36,036 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 36,036 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both sills poor

general underbody in poor condition

lots of handbrake travel

several brake pipes in poor surface condition

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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S869 ONK is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S869 ONK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S869 ONK registered?

S869 ONK is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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