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P73 JSX

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,460 mi
Last recorded81,460 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 JSX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2006 81,460 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 81,460 miles

Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle condition poor o/s/f door and both fr wings

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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P73 JSX is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P73 JSX, 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 P73 JSX registered?

P73 JSX is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is P73 JSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P73 JSX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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