MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,143 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OFF SIDE REAR LIGHT CLUSTER SLIGHTLY DAMMAGED
Oil leak
UNDER BODY SERFACE CORRISION
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OFF SIDE REAR LIGHT CLUSTER SLIGHTLY DAMMAGED
Oil leak
UNDER BODY SERFACE CORRISION
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
brake pedal rubber worn
front number plate damage
handbrake travel
nearside and offside inner wings corroded
offside rear lamp lens damage
signs of corrosion throughout vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
n/s and o/s front brake hoses cracking †n/s and o/s front top bushs play
n/s and o/s sills corrision †n/s and o/s rear chassis and floor corrisionn
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Ford Courier?
Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N397 XBL is a 1996 Ford Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N397 XBL, 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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N397 XBL is a 1996 Ford Courier, first registered on 5 January 1996.
Is N397 XBL safe to buy?
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