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N773 SOE

1996 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,066 mi
Last recorded63,066 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Courier54,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN773 SOE
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2007 63,066 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side and near side outer sills rusting

rear foot brake noisey

Pass 8 May 2007 63,066 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

off side and near side outer sills rusting

rear foot brake noisey

Pass 8 May 2006 54,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sills starting to rust

Pass 1 Jun 2005 49,448 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 49,448 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills rusty †osr tyre low †nsr inner sill repaired †front discs poor †inner sills rusty †

How Reliable is the Ford Courier?

Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,954
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,148
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,376
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,110
Registration plate lamp not working 2,035
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N773 SOE is a 1996 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 54,634 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N773 SOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N773 SOE registered?

N773 SOE is a 1996 Ford Courier, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N773 SOE safe to buy?

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