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N947 AKL

1995 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,354 mi
Last recorded52,354 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta Courier46,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN947 AKL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 52,354 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 46,738 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sill surface (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 38,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail double skin corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 30,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail double skin corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,100 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,732 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel filler pipe deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2013 33,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler pipe deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2012 33,183 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,183 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 32,662 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s sill heavily corroded

o/s/r seatbelt slow in retracting

Fail 29 Jul 2011 32,662 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s sill heavily corroded

o/s/r seatbelt slow in retracting

Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,238 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 32,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,593 miles

corrosion o/s sill

slight wear n/s/f lwr.w/bone bush

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion o/s sill

no.plates deteriorating

Fail 30 Jul 2008 28,242 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion o/s sill

no.plates deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2007 24,855 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,339 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside rear service brake slightly low performance

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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N947 AKL is a 1995 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1995 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 53.1% with a typical mileage of 46,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N947 AKL, 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 31 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N947 AKL is a 1995 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 17 November 1995.

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