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S922 NMJ

1998 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,688 mi
Last recorded82,688 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier53,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS922 NMJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,688 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 74,659 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

fan belt very poorly

reg plate cracked and dull

Pass 29 Jan 2013 74,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fan belt very poorly

reg plate cracked and dull

Pass 25 Feb 2012 51,502 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,028 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs slight corrosion

nearside front cv boot slightly weaping past clip

Pass 12 Feb 2010 40,662 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 40,622 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,708 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 39,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 33,901 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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S922 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 S922 NMJ, 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 S922 NMJ registered?

S922 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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