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P469 JOO

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,835 mi
Last recorded91,835 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 JOO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 91,835 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 85,995 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

o/s & n/s wiper blades worn.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 85,995 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s & n/s wiper blades worn.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 81,545 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 76,245 miles

exhaust rear box outter skin corroded †front bumper broken †slight play in bottom ball joint

Fail 5 Oct 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 71,404 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2005 71,404 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P469 JOO is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P469 JOO, 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 P469 JOO registered?

P469 JOO is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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