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N615 BBD

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,996 mi
Last recorded18,996 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN615 BBD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 18,996 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 18,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 14,462 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 14,462 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in front anti roll bar mounting bush

play in front strut top mounting

Pass 11 Jan 2007 8,472 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 8,468 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fan belt loose

radiator cradle bent

Pass 31 Oct 2005 6,529 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 6,529 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N615 BBD is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N615 BBD, 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 N615 BBD registered?

N615 BBD is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N615 BBD safe to buy?

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