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N216 AKE

1995 Ford Courier

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

11,206 mi
Last recorded11,206 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Courier51,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 AKE
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 11,206 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 10,265 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)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,085 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 93,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 78,630 miles

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 30 Jun 2011 78,630 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 4 May 2010 66,219 miles

oversize tax disc holder used

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bodywork has surface rust in places

generasl wear on front discs

hand brake travel may need att.

non standard ext. fitted

slight damage to centre ext. heat shield

slight damage to n/s/r lower sil lip

tyres seem low on pressure

Fail 4 May 2010 66,219 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bodywork has surface rust in places

generasl wear on front discs

hand brake travel may need att.

non standard ext. fitted

oversize tax disc holder used

slight damage to centre ext. heat shield

slight damage to n/s/r lower sil lip

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 12 May 2009 56,231 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 56,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 54,734 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 45,732 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 32,137 miles

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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N216 AKE is a 1995 Ford Courier in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N216 AKE, 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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N216 AKE is a 1995 Ford Courier, first registered on 7 December 1995.

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