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P466 HDU

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,630 mi
Last recorded59,630 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP466 HDU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2010 59,630 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 55,974 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 52,068 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 52,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 46,293 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 46,293 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 39,848 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 39,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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P466 HDU is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P466 HDU, 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 P466 HDU registered?

P466 HDU is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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