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P630 BOD

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,725 mi
Last recorded98,725 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP630 BOD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 98,725 miles

various areas of corousion

Fail 25 Nov 2013 98,725 miles

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

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

various areas of corousion

Pass 19 Nov 2012 94,726 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r brake flex poor

Pass 25 Nov 2011 92,464 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills

Heavy corrosion to both inner sills

Nearside front tyre has slight damge to outer sidewall

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, but tread not cut as deep

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 92,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to both outer sills

Heavy corrosion to both inner sills

Nearside front tyre has slight damge to outer sidewall

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, but tread not cut as deep

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 89,771 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 89,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil level above maximum

Pass 4 Nov 2009 89,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

handbrake lever near the end of its travel

offside rear wheelarch corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2009 89,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

handbrake lever near the end of its travel

offside rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 88,499 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 88,483 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 78,649 miles

Corrosion in n/s rear wheel arch.

Fail 20 Sep 2007 78,642 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on rear arches

Pass 14 Sep 2006 69,587 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 60,659 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2005 60,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P630 BOD is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.3% with a typical mileage of 51,790 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P630 BOD, 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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P630 BOD is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 10 December 1996.

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