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P480 YLJ

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

57,445 mi
Last recorded57,445 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 YLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2007 57,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,906 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 54,906 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s outer and inner sills repaired by welding n/s rear wheel arch rusty

rust forming throughout body

tyre pressures low

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 YLJ is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P480 YLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P480 YLJ registered?

P480 YLJ is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P480 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P480 YLJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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