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N420 VSB

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,977 mi
Last recorded47,977 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 VSB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,977 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 47,955 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,600 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 45,599 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,767 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,409 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,656 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,840 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,703 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,478 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,330 miles

1x fuel treatment added to tank....

adv both outer sills getting corroded....

adv offside rear tyre wearing on inner track.....

Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,599 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 22,599 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv both front tyres wearing low......

Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,331 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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N420 VSB is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.3% with a typical mileage of 51,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N420 VSB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N420 VSB registered?

N420 VSB is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N420 VSB safe to buy?

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