1997 Ford Fiesta Courier 1.8L Diesel · P963 AJT
1997 Ford Fiesta Courier (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 9,862 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA COURIER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1753cc
P963 AJT Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2009
- 9,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P963 AJT Mileage History
- 13/06/200696,523 mi
- 16/06/200696,523 mi
- 14/06/2007965 mi-95,558 mi
- 15/06/2007965 mi
- 03/07/20086,334 mi+5,369 mi
- 08/07/20086,446 mi+112 mi
- 12/06/20099,862 mi+3,416 mi
Average of roughly -28,902 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P963 AJT 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 (P963 AJT) between June 2006 and June 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are 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)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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