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L956 JBL

1994 Ford Courier

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,554 mi
Last recorded54,554 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Ford Courier49,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL956 JBL
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2017 54,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

temp fuel cap fitted

underbody corroding

underbody heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,461 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

temp fuel cap fitted

underbody welded and undersilled

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,237 miles

underbody welded and undersealed

Fail 25 Mar 2015 54,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 54,176 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,058 miles

outer and inner sills corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,390 miles

under body welded and undersilled

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,194 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,098 miles

underbody welded and undersilled

Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,739 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,976 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 49,976 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 46,487 miles

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

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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L956 JBL is a 1994 Ford Courier in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1994 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.0% with a typical mileage of 49,076 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L956 JBL, 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 32 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L956 JBL is a 1994 Ford Courier, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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