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S971 MRB

1998 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

5,012 mi
Last recorded5,012 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier53,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 MRB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 5,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Nov 2013 5,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2012 89,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 89,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 74,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,048 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 65,038 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 64,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 60,918 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 56,910 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 51,021 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,846 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 39,875 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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S971 MRB is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S971 MRB, 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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S971 MRB is a 1998 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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