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N463 HLC

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,509 mi
Last recorded6,509 miles
Recorded on4 May 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN463 HLC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2006 6,509 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight dampness on spill off hose

surface corrosion both sill panels

Fail 4 May 2006 6,509 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight dampness on spill off hose

surface corrosion both sill panels

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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N463 HLC is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N463 HLC, 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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N463 HLC is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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