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V284 DSS

1999 Ford Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,590 mi
Last recorded139,590 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Courier79,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV284 DSS
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Dec 2009 139,590 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 127,218 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 112,246 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

underbody showing corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2006 100,138 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 86,087 miles

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

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

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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V284 DSS is a 1999 Ford Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V284 DSS, 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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What year was V284 DSS registered?

V284 DSS is a 1999 Ford Courier, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V284 DSS safe to buy?

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