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M229 HBB

1994 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

54,445 mi
Last recorded54,445 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Courier49,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 HBB
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2009 54,445 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 54,445 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,274 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 40,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 50,569 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 50,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 50,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 50,556 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

advise rear back panel holed corroed

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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M229 HBB is a 1994 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 M229 HBB, 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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M229 HBB is a 1994 Ford Courier, first registered on 15 December 1994.

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