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V740 DFP

1999 Ford Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,162 mi
Last recorded68,162 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Courier79,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 DFP
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,162 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 68,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,308 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,198 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 49,934 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 49,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 38,009 miles

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

n/s top shocker mounting thread sticks through excessively, recommend investigation

Fail 16 Jan 2008 38,009 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s top shocker mounting thread sticks through excessively, recommend investigation

spare wheel carrier insecure

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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V740 DFP is a 1999 Ford Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V740 DFP, 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 V740 DFP registered?

V740 DFP is a 1999 Ford Courier, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V740 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V740 DFP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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