MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
598 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
floor pans and rear chassis affected by corrosion †
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ford Courier?
Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R958 OAO 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 50%.
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 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 R958 OAO, 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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What year was R958 OAO registered?
R958 OAO is a 1997 Ford Courier, first registered on 23 September 1997.
Is R958 OAO safe to buy?
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