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P863 WRG

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,698 mi
Last recorded66,698 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 WRG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,698 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 66,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 62,440 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 62,372 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r slightly binding

Pass 27 Nov 2006 57,081 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 57,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

advise rear brake service

advise van on corrsion

Pass 5 Dec 2005 52,297 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 52,297 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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P863 WRG 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 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 P863 WRG, 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 P863 WRG registered?

P863 WRG is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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