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P452 LLU

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,429 mi
Last recorded98,429 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 LLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2009 98,429 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Boot door closed ajar

Coolant level low

Corrosion on all of rear chassis

Ignition barrel damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside front inner driveshaft gaitor leaking

Offside rear light housing cracked

Oil leak

Park brake close to travel limit

Rear crossmember excessively corroded on the nearside

Pass 8 Nov 2007 95,503 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 90,142 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 90,124 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Nov 2005 86,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 86,837 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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P452 LLU is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P452 LLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P452 LLU registered?

P452 LLU is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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