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R892 XWO

1996 Ford Courier

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,799 mi
Last recorded33,799 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Courier54,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 XWO
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2011 33,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both headlamp masked at time of test

Pass 20 May 2011 33,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both headlamp masked at time of test

Pass 26 May 2010 28,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

wiper blades worn

Fail 26 May 2010 28,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

wiper blades worn

Pass 29 May 2009 27,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2008 24,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

if vehicle is to stay in the U.K.replacing headlamps for right hand drive would improve beam image

Fail 29 May 2008 24,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Ford Courier?

Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,954
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,148
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,376
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,110
Registration plate lamp not working 2,035
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R892 XWO is a 1996 Ford Courier in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 54,634 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 R892 XWO, 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 30 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R892 XWO registered?

R892 XWO is a 1996 Ford Courier, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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