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L503 WBJ

1993 Ford Courier

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

92,480 mi
Last recorded92,480 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Courier65,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL503 WBJ
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2008 92,480 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 89,060 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 89,060 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,955 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 86,955 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

How Reliable is the Ford Courier?

Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,954
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,148
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,376
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,110
Registration plate lamp not working 2,035
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L503 WBJ is a 1993 Ford Courier in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1993 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.7% with a typical mileage of 65,328 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L503 WBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L503 WBJ registered?

L503 WBJ is a 1993 Ford Courier, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L503 WBJ safe to buy?

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