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N372 BNA

1996 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,040 mi
Last recorded42,040 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Courier54,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN372 BNA
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 42,040 miles

engine crossmember touching against n/s suspension mounting bracket

n/s front suspension wishbone rear bush starting to split & seperate

Fail 5 Sep 2014 42,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine crossmember touching against n/s suspension mounting bracket

n/s front suspension wishbone rear bush starting to split & seperate

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,195 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

o/s/r wheelarch corroded

slight corrosion to n/s sill to floor

top corrosion to n/s/r chassis leg

Fail 7 Jun 2013 38,181 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2012 33,072 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 33,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,251 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,994 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,314 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 29,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,216 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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N372 BNA is a 1996 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 54,634 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 N372 BNA, 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 30 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N372 BNA is a 1996 Ford Courier, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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