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M977 RKJ

1995 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,441 mi
Last recorded26,441 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Courier51,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM977 RKJ
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,276 miles

Slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jul 2012 24,245 miles

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

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

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

Slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,717 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 23,717 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,203 miles

Light scratching to windscreen but drivers view not significantly impaired

N/S inner driveshaft gaiter split

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight noise from N/S/F wheel bearing but no free play when tested

Vehicle adapted for wheelchair access, only one passanger seat present when tested

Fail 10 Mar 2010 20,201 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Light scratching to windscreen but drivers view not significantly impaired

N/S inner driveshaft gaiter split

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight noise from N/S/F wheel bearing but no free play when tested

Vehicle adapted for wheelchair access, only one passanger seat present when tested

Pass 31 Mar 2009 14,551 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 14,531 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 14,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 11,863 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 11,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 8,618 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 8,618 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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M977 RKJ is a 1995 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M977 RKJ, 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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M977 RKJ is a 1995 Ford Courier, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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