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P362 SNW

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,965 mi
Last recorded77,965 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 SNW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2008 77,965 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 70,932 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 65,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside load floor corroded

offside headlight holed

screen scratched

Fail 20 Apr 2006 65,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake travel

n/s and o/s front outer sills corroded and holed

nearside and offside rear load floor corroding

nearside and offside rear paneling, behind under wing cover, corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

no interior mirror

o/s head light lens holed

screen scratched

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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P362 SNW is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P362 SNW, 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 P362 SNW registered?

P362 SNW is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 14 October 1996.

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