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P491 KRJ

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

40,258 mi
Last recorded40,258 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 KRJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2008 40,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,218 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 28,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 13,039 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 13,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

spare tyre missing

wear on inner edges of front tyres no cords visable

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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P491 KRJ is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P491 KRJ, 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 P491 KRJ registered?

P491 KRJ is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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