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S285 VKW

1999 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,275 mi
Last recorded3,275 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Courier79,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 VKW
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 3,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,214 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 85,214 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 74,732 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 74,710 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2006 72,084 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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