MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,974 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres close to limit
center exhaust corroded
o/s/r chassis corroded
play noted in n/s/f top mount
rear brake pipes corroded
rear crossmember corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear wheel arche slight corrosion
n/s/f outer sill damaged
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear wheel arche slight corrosion
n/s/f outer sill damaged
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyre treads worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyre treads worn on inner edges
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
both front tyre treads worn on inner edges
corrosion on rear brake pipes
corrosion forming in nearside rear wheel arch
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
corrosion forming in nearside rear wheel arch
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P679 CFL is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P679 CFL, 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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P679 CFL is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 18 September 1996.
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