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P693 MLD

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,663 mi
Last recorded35,663 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 MLD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2011 35,663 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/r wheelarch starting to corroded

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,663 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/r wheelarch starting to corroded

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,937 miles

N/S outer sill corroded

N/S/R inner sill corroded

O/S outer sill corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin beginning to corrode

Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,613 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 31,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,004 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 31,004 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,345 miles

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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P693 MLD is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P693 MLD, 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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What year was P693 MLD registered?

P693 MLD is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P693 MLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P693 MLD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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