1997 Ford Fiesta Courier 1.8L Diesel · R515 HRG
1997 Ford Fiesta Courier (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 94,723 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA COURIER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R515 HRG Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2010
- 94,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R515 HRG 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 (R515 HRG) between November 2006 and August 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2010 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
R515 HRG Mileage History
- 11/11/200672,901 mi
- 13/11/200672,908 mi+7 mi
- 28/11/200785,402 mi+12,494 mi
- 22/01/200885,582 mi+180 mi
- 03/09/200986,716 mi+1,134 mi
- 03/09/200986,724 mi+8 mi
- 21/08/201094,723 mi+7,999 mi
Average of roughly 5,780 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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