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P480 FBU

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,559 mi
Last recorded76,559 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 FBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,559 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 73,974 miles

os ns sills surface corrosion front discsand pads getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,908 miles

tyres / under body corrison

Pass 24 Nov 2008 67,112 miles

n/s/f tyre in poor condition

slight corrosion,rear w/arches and rear chassis

Fail 21 Nov 2008 67,059 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 57,744 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM SLIGHT DAMAGE

REAR NUMBER PLATE BECOMING DISCOLOURED

Fail 10 Oct 2007 57,744 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 47,214 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 47,017 miles

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.

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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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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