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S729 XNC

1999 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,341 mi
Last recorded88,341 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Courier79,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 XNC
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2011 88,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside rear chassis is corroded

offside front driveshaft inner boot split

offside inner sill-floor is corroded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

rear crossmember is corroded and holed

Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,489 miles

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

Nearside rear crossmember corroding

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 78,678 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 78,547 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

nearside front tyre slight cut in outer wall/front tyres uneven wear/possible front wheel alignment required

power steering leaks

power steering pipes insercure offside front of vehicle

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2008 73,162 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 73,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers poor condition.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 65,705 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 63,305 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 56,082 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 55,865 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S729 XNC is a 1999 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 S729 XNC, 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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S729 XNC is a 1999 Ford Courier, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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