MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
All wheel arches slightly coroded
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
general vehicle condition
rear axle bushes
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
fuel pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Courier?
Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M242 VKU is a 1995 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1995 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.2% with a typical mileage of 51,746 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 M242 VKU, 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 31 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M242 VKU registered?
M242 VKU is a 1995 Ford Courier, first registered on 24 March 1995.
Is M242 VKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for M242 VKU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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