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P678 OEH

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,312 mi
Last recorded96,312 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 OEH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 96,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot has a pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank has surface rust

under body and suspension surface rust

Fail 24 Mar 2026 96,312 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking at injector number 1 (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot has a pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank has surface rust

under body and suspension surface rust

Pass 31 Mar 2025 96,251 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion above exhaust

reverse lights not working

Pass 2 Apr 2024 96,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 96,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 96,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play in bottom joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexible pipe and compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 96,204 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 96,192 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 96,192 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,029 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 96,028 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front tyre perished and n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,823 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/rear service brake performance could be better

Pass 30 May 2007 87,311 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 78,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P678 OEH is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P678 OEH, 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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P678 OEH is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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