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N957 EKL

1996 Ford Courier

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,656 mi
Last recorded85,656 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Courier54,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 EKL
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 85,656 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 85,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 77,502 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 73,741 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 73,741 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 69,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 66,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 63,823 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2007 63,823 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 61,734 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 61,729 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 57,993 miles

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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N957 EKL is a 1996 Ford Courier in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N957 EKL, 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 N957 EKL registered?

N957 EKL is a 1996 Ford Courier, first registered on 16 July 1996.

Is N957 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N957 EKL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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