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N288 WDB

1995 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,501 mi
Last recorded56,501 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Courier51,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 WDB
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,501 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 56,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,672 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 41,672 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,701 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 31,701 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,001 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,668 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 29,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,629 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 28,296 miles

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

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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N288 WDB is a 1995 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N288 WDB, 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 N288 WDB registered?

N288 WDB is a 1995 Ford Courier, first registered on 8 August 1995.

Is N288 WDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N288 WDB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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