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P973 GON

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

92,014 mi
Last recorded92,014 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 GON
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 92,014 miles

alternator missing

o/s/r wheel arche has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2011 92,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

alternator missing

o/s/r wheel arche has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2010 92,008 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs poor condition

near side rear wheel arch poor condition

wipers poor

Fail 28 Jul 2010 91,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2009 81,208 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 81,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 66,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

nearside handbrake effort low

Fail 26 Jun 2008 66,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 14 May 2007 61,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2007 61,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2006 59,041 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 22 May 2006 59,041 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 10 May 2005 56,943 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 May 2005 56,943 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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P973 GON is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P973 GON, 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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P973 GON is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 13 December 1996.

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