MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,148 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both rear chassis rusty
brake compensator valve stiff
rear metal brake pipe rusty
underside and outer sills rusty
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
both rear chassis rusty
brake compensator valve stiff
rear metal brake pipe rusty
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both inner and outer sills,rear arches floor,and crossmembers in a rusty condition
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r foot and hand brake low effort
n/s/r inner sill, n/s/r chassis, o/s/r chassis in a rusty condition
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r foot and hand brake low effort
n/s/r inner sill, n/s/r chassis, o/s/r chassis in a rusty condition
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Courier?
Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R541 LOB is a 1998 Ford 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 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 R541 LOB, 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 R541 LOB registered?
R541 LOB is a 1998 Ford Courier, first registered on 7 July 1998.
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