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P472 HLV

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,282 mi
Last recorded97,282 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 HLV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2018 97,282 miles

Battery insecure Clamp missing (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill/Sill end/Undersill areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear tyres perished in treads (4.1.D.1b)

Auxiliary drive belt is badly worn/about to shred.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 90,879 miles

slight corrosion to n/s rear outer sill

slight damage to n/s of windscreen but not entering into the swept zone

slight leak at power steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,710 miles

FRONT HUBS CORRODED

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 85,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT HUBS CORRODED

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 85,649 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE RUSTY

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 85,643 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE RUSTY

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 84,488 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes have deteriorated but do not have play

Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,410 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 76,911 miles

both rear wheelarches rusting

both inner and outer sills rusted

near side and off side rear chassis rusted by shockabsorber and axle mountings

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear upper wing rusted but not in a pescribed area

Fail 26 Apr 2011 76,888 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both inner and outer sills rusted

both rear wheelarches rusting

near side and off side rear chassis rusted by shockabsorber and axle mountings

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear upper wing rusted but not in a pescribed area

Pass 17 Dec 2009 71,683 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise hand brake travel

advise rear brake application variance

Fail 17 Dec 2009 71,683 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise hand brake travel

advise rear brake application variance

Pass 7 Nov 2008 70,402 miles

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

chip on front screen

corrison un der van and on cills

cracking osr tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2007 67,483 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Nov 2007 67,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2006 60,826 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 58,019 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 58,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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P472 HLV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P472 HLV, 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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P472 HLV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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