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P202 DAV

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,130 mi
Last recorded53,130 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 DAV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 53,130 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 50,794 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 48,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,039 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,770 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box very rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2013 28,770 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,541 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded/surface rust.

front roll bar bushes worn/free play.

n/s/f head lamp stone chip/misted up.

o/s oter sill corroded.

o/s/f wheel rim slightly out of shape.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 2mm.

rear exhaust box very rusty.

various front/rear brake pipes surface rust.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,195 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,500 miles

near side rear wheel arch very rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2010 27,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side rear body sill very rusty

near side rear wheel arch very rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,468 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,233 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,294 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,128 miles

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

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

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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P202 DAV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.3% with a typical mileage of 51,790 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 P202 DAV, 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 30 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P202 DAV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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