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P375 FSP

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,546 mi
Last recorded87,546 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP375 FSP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 87,546 miles

UNDER BODY CORROSION. N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 87,546 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,892 miles

NSR CROSSMEMBER HEAVILY CORRODED

VARIOUS UNDER BODY AREAS STARTING TO CORRODE BUT HEAVILY UNDERSEALED.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 83,892 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

NSR CROSSMEMBER HEAVILY CORRODED

VARIOUS UNDER BODY AREAS STARTING TO CORRODE BUT HEAVILY UNDERSEALED.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,094 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,486 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 74,426 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 71,171 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 71,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 67,610 miles

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

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

rear brakes out of balance 35%

Fail 23 Jun 2008 67,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

rear brakes out of balance 35%

Pass 29 Jun 2007 63,405 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 59,296 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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P375 FSP is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P375 FSP, 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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P375 FSP is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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