MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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bumper end cap missing n/o
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)
Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Upper Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
coolant leaking
How Reliable is the Ford Courier?
Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R479 PRE is a 1998 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 52,796 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R479 PRE, 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 28 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R479 PRE registered?
R479 PRE is a 1998 Ford Courier, first registered on 22 May 1998.
Is R479 PRE safe to buy?
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