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N804 ORY

1996 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,622 mi
Last recorded40,622 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Courier54,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN804 ORY
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2006 40,622 miles

front number plate cracked

hazard switch broken

n/s inner drive shaft boot leak

n/s rear tyre cracked

Fail 15 Nov 2006 40,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

drivers seat back secure upright but loose

front number plate cracked,detriorated,secure and ledgible

hazzard light switch cover missing

n/s front suspension lower arm rear bush

n/s inner cv boot deteriorated

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking up

Pass 10 Nov 2005 36,280 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 36,272 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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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N804 ORY is a 1996 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 N804 ORY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N804 ORY registered?

N804 ORY is a 1996 Ford Courier, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N804 ORY safe to buy?

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