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P23 EVP

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,987 mi
Last recorded27,987 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 EVP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 27,987 miles

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Deterioration some bushes

Loads of welding done ok at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2015 26,450 miles

Front anti roll bar d ring bushes slightly worn

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)

Oil leak

Surface Corrosion to various parts of under body ok at time of test with cat tool

Various welding repairs have been done

Pass 25 Jul 2014 19,189 miles

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

slight deterioration some bushes

Fail 24 Jul 2014 19,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

slight deterioration some bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2013 11,708 miles

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

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

corrosion some brake pipes

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 8,149 miles

n/s/r drum is slightly damp but brake readings ok

various welding repairs have been done

Pass 2 Jul 2011 96,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f strut upper bearing has play

various slight corrosion to brake pipes

various slight corrosion to underneath

Fail 24 Jul 2010 85,188 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front cv gators slightly deteriorated

both front flexi slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle and brake pipes

Pass 24 Jul 2010 85,188 miles

both front cv gators slightly deteriorated

both front flexi slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle and brake pipes

Pass 18 Jul 2009 69,460 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 69,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

both outer sills and sill lips badly rusting

slight play steering rack n/s/f

Pass 8 May 2008 65,553 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 65,553 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 61,492 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,212 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 53,139 miles

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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P23 EVP is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P23 EVP, 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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What year was P23 EVP registered?

P23 EVP is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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