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B5 BOL

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,758 mi
Last recorded6,758 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BOL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 6,758 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 5,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 5,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 1,744 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 1,743 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 98,856 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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B5 BOL is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.3% with a typical mileage of 51,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 BOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 BOL registered?

B5 BOL is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B5 BOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 BOL 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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