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P264 PCL

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

96,068 mi
Last recorded96,068 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 PCL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 96,068 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 May 2009 96,104 miles

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2009 96,063 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2007 88,646 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake servo has slight rust

n/s/r tye has slight tear on the side wall

o/s/r light slighty cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2007 88,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake servo has slight rust

n/s/r tye has slight tear on the side wall

o/s/r light slighty cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2007 88,640 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 72,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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P264 PCL is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P264 PCL, 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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P264 PCL is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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