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R970 JFD

1998 Ford Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,606 mi
Last recorded20,606 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Courier52,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 JFD
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2012 20,606 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres slightly fouling inner arches

Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,299 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

o/s/f lens cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2011 13,299 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

o/s/f lens cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2010 2,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front brake disc pitted

n/s/f knuckle joint has slight play

Fail 9 Jul 2010 2,962 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front brake disc pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2008 99,129 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 94,867 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 91,964 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 91,893 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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R970 JFD is a 1998 Ford Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R970 JFD, 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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R970 JFD is a 1998 Ford Courier, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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