MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,225 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
surface corrosion on chassi both sides by axle shock and fuel tank mountings
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
surface corrosion on chassi and sills by axle/shock/fuel tank mountings both sides
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Courier?
Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P879 VAE is a 1997 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.9% with a typical mileage of 66,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P879 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P879 VAE is a 1997 Ford Courier, first registered on 17 March 1997.
Is P879 VAE safe to buy?
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