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P595 PUA

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,772 mi
Last recorded8,772 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 PUA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 8,772 miles

Some imbalance of front brake effort,O/S 12.5% low.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 8,631 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 2,167 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 1,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 99,389 miles

most brake pipes showing corrosion exhaust heat sheild insecure corrosion front brake dsics c.v boots cracking offside tyre valve cracking nearside front brake flex hose cracking

wheel arches corroded rear door handle broken exhaust tail pipe corroded accident damage rear panel

wishbone rear mounting bush perishing play in front suspesnion legs park brake lever travel front brakes show a brake imbalance offside rear tyre worn close nearside rear tyre nailed

Fail 10 Nov 2008 99,389 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

most brake pipes showing corrosion exhaust heat sheild insecure corrosion front brake dsics c.v boots cracking offside tyre valve cracking nearside front brake flex hose cracking

wheel arches corroded rear door handle broken exhaust tail pipe corroded accident damage rear panel

wishbone rear mounting bush perishing play in front suspesnion legs park brake lever travel front brakes show a brake imbalance offside rear tyre worn close nearside rear tyre nailed

Pass 27 Nov 2007 95,975 miles

brake pipes showing corrosion and heavily greased rear chassis corroded. rear pannel / valance corroded. offside rear tyre close and nailed. nearside rear wheel rim damaged.

front brakes show a 17% brake imbalance

front number plate letter faded.damage to rear pannel. slight leaks exhaust. nearside wishbone rear eye bush perishing. nearside front tyre worn close. offside front tyre valve cracking.

Fail 27 Nov 2007 95,975 miles

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes showing corrosion and heavily greased rear chassis corroded. rear pannel / valance corroded. offside rear tyre close and nailed. nearside rear wheel rim damaged.

front brakes show a 17% brake imbalance

front number plate letter faded.damage to rear pannel. slight leaks exhaust. nearside wishbone rear eye bush perishing. nearside front tyre worn close. offside front tyre valve cracking.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 92,881 miles

rear pannel accident damaged

rear chassis showing corrosion. front number plate fading. nearside front tyre worn. nearside rear tyre close to limit.offside and nearside front wishbone mounting bushes perishing

rear door handle part broken. slight play in steering colum lower bush. most body panels corroding. brake pipes show rust and heavily greased.

Fail 24 Nov 2006 92,881 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 89,501 miles

rear wheel arches corroding. rear brake pipes showing rust . slight corrosion front brake discs. outer sills corroding. front outer c.v boots cracking. front suspension rear eye mounting bushes splitting show no play

Fail 17 Nov 2005 89,501 miles

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

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

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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P595 PUA is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P595 PUA, 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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P595 PUA is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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