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P770 JOO

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,466 mi
Last recorded46,466 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 JOO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,466 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,293 miles

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Fail 15 Mar 2007 41,285 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

ADVISE ON FUEL ADDATIVE DUE TO JUST PASSING DIESEL EMISSIONS

FLEXI FUEL CAP FITTED / SCREW ADJUSTER TYPE / TIGHT FIT

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING DISCOLOURED / CORRODED ON EDGES / SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER DEVELOPING IN ROLLERS

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING SLIGHTLY EXCESSIVE / ADVISE ON REAR BRAKE SERVICE / ADJUST

NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS BECOMING VERY HEAVLY ADVANCED IN CORROSION / HOLE DEVELOPING ON OFFSIDE / BECOMING VERY WEAK BOTH SIDES / ADVISE WELDING / PLATE / WORK

NEARSIDE DRIVE SHAFT INNER GAITER LOOSE / INSECURE / REQUIRES NEW CLIP

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / OUTER SILLS / INNER SILLS / FLOOR SECTIONS ALL BECOMING VERY HEAVLY SURFACE CORRODED

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT AT ENDS / ADVISE TO REPLACE

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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P770 JOO is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P770 JOO, 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 P770 JOO registered?

P770 JOO is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P770 JOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P770 JOO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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