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P484 SWS

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,375 mi
Last recorded90,375 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 SWS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

remoulds fitted to front tyres

Fail 22 Jul 2010 90,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 90,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Handbrake travel is excessive but not to the extent of a MOT failure

Inner wing covers fitted to both sides atb the rear, suspect advanced corrosion behind both covers.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 86,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear chassis and body slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 83,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper blades poor

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear chassis corroded

Rear tyres low on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2008 83,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper blades poor

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear chassis corroded

Rear tyres low on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2007 79,312 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 79,304 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 72,014 miles

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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P484 SWS is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P484 SWS, 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 P484 SWS registered?

P484 SWS is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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