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M859 NPY

1994 Ford Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,188 mi
Last recorded88,188 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Ford Courier49,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM859 NPY
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 88,188 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 88,186 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 85,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate will require replaceing shortly only just meets MOT requiment

Pass 1 Oct 2008 85,620 miles

front number plate will require replaceing shortly only just meets MOT requiment

Pass 14 Aug 2007 82,618 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 82,563 miles

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

Offside Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2006 80,319 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 80,261 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M859 NPY is a 1994 Ford Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M859 NPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M859 NPY registered?

M859 NPY is a 1994 Ford Courier, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M859 NPY safe to buy?

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