MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,275 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Courier?
Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S285 VKW is a 1999 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 79,321 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 S285 VKW, 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 27 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of S285 VKW?
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What year was S285 VKW registered?
S285 VKW is a 1999 Ford Courier, first registered on 29 January 1999.
Is S285 VKW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S285 VKW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S285 VKW have outstanding finance?
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