MOT Status
Mileage
95,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?
Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N597 MNS is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 N597 MNS, 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 N597 MNS registered?
N597 MNS is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 15 March 1996.
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