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P670 GKR

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

41,639 mi
Last recorded41,639 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP670 GKR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 41,639 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 41,107 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 40,297 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 39,211 miles

general corrosion on inner and outer sills and around rear suspension perscribed areas but not considered excessive

Fail 28 Nov 2022 39,208 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. is a different size to others (5.2.3 (b))

general corrosion on inner and outer sills and around rear suspension perscribed areas but not considered excessive

Pass 14 Dec 2021 38,750 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 38,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 38,356 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearisde and offside inner and outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 19 Nov 2019 38,125 miles

corrosion on inner and outer sills but not considered excessive

Pass 19 Nov 2018 37,823 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 37,823 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 37,179 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 37,176 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 36,928 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 36,411 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 33,219 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 31,875 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,873 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,546 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 28,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,716 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 27,716 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,538 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 27,538 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 19,230 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 19,230 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 15 Nov 2006 7,029 miles

Corrosion appearing on inner & outer sills both sides

N/S/Front brake binding on very slightly

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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P670 GKR is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 P670 GKR, 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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P670 GKR is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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