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N940 SPJ

1995 Ford Courier

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,401 mi
Last recorded97,401 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Courier51,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN940 SPJ
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2014 97,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front indicator lense missing

Pass 9 Aug 2013 97,041 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 95,787 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 95,787 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s headlamp condensated

Pass 2 Nov 2010 94,936 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 94,936 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 94,420 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 94,420 miles

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

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Nov 2007 93,120 miles

nearside sill panel slightly corroded

offside sill panel slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2007 93,120 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N940 SPJ is a 1995 Ford Courier in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.2% with a typical mileage of 51,746 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 N940 SPJ, 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 31 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N940 SPJ is a 1995 Ford Courier, first registered on 1 November 1995.

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