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S941 VUG

1998 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,316 mi
Last recorded73,316 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier53,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS941 VUG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 73,316 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general underbody corrosion welded in various places and heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Jan 2021 73,295 miles

Fuel hose leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 71,231 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 71,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 67,293 miles

General corrosion on underbody, suspension, chassis, offside rear wheel arch and rearmost crossmember.

Wear on drivers seat belt.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 67,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

General corrosion on underbody, suspension, chassis, offside rear wheel arch and rearmost crossmember.

Wear on drivers seat belt.

Pass 17 Apr 2017 62,513 miles

general corrosion on underbody,chassis and suspension

two small cracks in windscreen

wear on drivers seat belt

Fail 17 Apr 2017 62,513 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion on underbody,chassis and suspension

two small cracks in windscreen

wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,573 miles

Corrosion on both inner and outer sills.

Corrosion on both rear chassis legs.

Corrosion on rear wheel arches and front door bottoms,

Screen cracked on nearside

Fail 17 Mar 2015 53,833 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on both outer sills and both inner sills at rear

corrosion on both rear chassis legs

wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,833 miles

corrosion on both outer sills and both inner sills at rear

corrosion on both rear chassis legs

wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,947 miles

both rear doors dented

general corrosion started on sills and chassis

n/s/f tyre tread close to legal limit

wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,402 miles

Driver's Belt is fraying.

Rear Chassis Rails especialy O/S.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,347 miles

General Corrosion on underbody.

N/S CV Boot is wearing.

Tailpipe Corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,455 miles

general light corrosion started on underbody

n/s/r shocker slightly damp

slight rubber deterioration on brake hoses

wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 1 Oct 2010 23,841 miles

drivers seat belt worn

general light corrosion started on underbody, chassis, sills etc

o/s/r tyre tread approaching legal limit

Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,275 miles

corrosion on o/s outer sill

slight wear on drivers seat belt

Fail 11 Sep 2009 18,275 miles

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

corrosion on o/s outer sill

slight wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 3 Oct 2008 15,371 miles

corrosion started on both rear chassis legs

o/s/r tyre / cut along width of tread but not to cords

Pass 21 Nov 2007 12,769 miles

rear brakes squeaking

corrosion started on both rear chassis legs

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre tread dead on legal limit / wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2006 9,380 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded

corrosion started on underbody

n/s/f tyre tread approaching legal limit

Fail 29 Nov 2005 3,815 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion on both rear chassis legs and both outer sills

corrosion on various brake pipes and hose ferroules

interior mirror missing

n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit / border line to fail

Pass 29 Nov 2005 3,815 miles

corrosion on both rear chassis legs and both outer sills

corrosion on various brake pipes and hose ferroules

interior mirror missing

n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit / border line to fail

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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S941 VUG is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S941 VUG, 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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S941 VUG is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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