MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
os ns sills surface corrosion front discsand pads getting low
tyres / under body corrison
n/s/f tyre in poor condition
slight corrosion,rear w/arches and rear chassis
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f tyre in poor condition
slight corrosion,rear w/arches and rear chassis
OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM SLIGHT DAMAGE
REAR NUMBER PLATE BECOMING DISCOLOURED
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM SLIGHT DAMAGE
REAR NUMBER PLATE BECOMING DISCOLOURED
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?
Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P480 FBU is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P480 FBU, 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 P480 FBU registered?
P480 FBU is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 9 August 1996.
Is P480 FBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P480 FBU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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