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N986 PFW

1995 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,639 mi
Last recorded42,639 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta Courier46,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 PFW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 42,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on exhaust centre section

corrosion on rear floor chasis and sills

Pass 9 Nov 2011 38,470 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on floor chasis and sills

corrosion on fuel tank

offside front tyre worn on inner edge no visible tread

rear chasis heavily corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2011 38,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear chasis heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on floor chasis and sills

corrosion on fuel tank

offside front tyre worn on inner edge no visible tread

Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,534 miles

corrosion on floor chasis and sills.

corrosion on fuel tank

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge ,surface perishing on side walls.

Fail 6 Nov 2010 35,522 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on floor chasis and sills.

corrosion on fuel tank

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge ,surface perishing on side walls.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 31,560 miles

corrosion on floor chasis and sills.

nearside rear tyre surface perishing on sidewalls

nearside wiper split at ends

offside rear tyre tread depth 3 mm approx

Fail 7 Nov 2009 31,560 miles

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion on floor chasis and sills.

nearside rear tyre surface perishing on sidewalls

nearside wiper split at ends

offside rear tyre tread depth 3 mm approx

Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,411 miles

corrosion on floor chasis and sills

corrosion on offside front outer steel brake pipe

front c v boots delaminating

nearside front tyre outer sidewall delaminated

rear tyres delaminating on sidewalls offside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

surface cracking on rear shock absorber upper rubbers

Fail 31 Oct 2008 27,411 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion on floor chasis and sills

corrosion on offside front outer steel brake pipe

front c v boots delaminating

nearside front tyre outer sidewall delaminated

rear tyres delaminating on sidewalls offside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

surface cracking on rear shock absorber upper rubbers

Pass 2 Nov 2007 23,244 miles

slight binding at offside front brake.

Pass 11 Nov 2006 19,912 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 19,912 miles

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

fronr offside tyre worn on inner edge

surface perishing on inner front track control arm bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2005 16,310 miles

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

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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N986 PFW is a 1995 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N986 PFW, 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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N986 PFW is a 1995 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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