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N585 KUG

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,413 mi
Last recorded75,413 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN585 KUG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 75,413 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to o/s and n/s wheel arches

general corrosion to inner sills o/s and n/s

Pass 3 Nov 2012 74,661 miles

light corrosion to n/s/rear and o/s/rear wheel arches

Pass 12 Nov 2011 69,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

some slight corrosion forming at o/s/rear sill

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,261 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 68,247 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,404 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 63,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 62,470 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 62,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion setting in to offside outer sill (suspension mounting prescribed area)

deep cracking to outer c.v. gaiters

offside rear & both front tyres worn on edges/low on legal tread

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

wear in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 10 Feb 2007 53,300 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 47,387 miles

deep cracking to nearside outer c.v. gaiter

wear/deterioration to rear suspension beam axle bushes

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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N585 KUG is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N585 KUG, 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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N585 KUG is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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