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S950 BAF

1998 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

22,953 mi
Last recorded22,953 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier53,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 BAF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rusty underneath in places.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jul 2011 22,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rusty underneath in places.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,970 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 16,970 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rusty in places underneath.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,881 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 15,881 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 14,209 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 14,209 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 12,931 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 12,931 miles

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

radiator mounting corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,537 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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S950 BAF is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S950 BAF, 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 S950 BAF registered?

S950 BAF is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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