1997 Ford Fiesta Courier 1.8L Diesel · R608 XJN
1997 Ford Fiesta Courier (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 11,696 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2010.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA COURIER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R608 XJN Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/03/2009
- 11,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R608 XJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier (R608 XJN) between December 2006 and March 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
R608 XJN Mileage History
- 21/12/20062,531 mi
- 22/12/20062,531 mi
- 21/12/20073,189 mi+658 mi
- 08/01/20083,189 mi
- 08/12/200810,622 mi+7,433 mi
- 31/03/200911,696 mi+1,074 mi
- 31/03/200911,696 mi
Average of roughly 4,027 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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