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P303 YFC

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,562 mi
Last recorded8,562 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 YFC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2007 8,562 miles

interior mirror missing

o/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

slight movement in n/s lower ball joint

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Apr 2007 8,552 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

interior mirror missing

o/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

slight movement in n/s lower ball joint

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2006 2,699 miles

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

handbrake close to end of reserve travel

spare wheel carrier corroding

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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P303 YFC is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P303 YFC, 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 P303 YFC registered?

P303 YFC is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P303 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P303 YFC shows 3 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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