MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,324 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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nearside/offside outer sills and underbody corroding.
BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
N/S/FRONT HEADLIGHT HAS A CRACK BUT NOT EFFECTING BEAM PATTERN OR SHOWING WHITE LIGHT
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
N/S/FRONT HEADLIGHT HAS A CRACK BUT NOT EFFECTING BEAM PATTERN OR SHOWING WHITE LIGHT
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
O/S/REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Spare tyre defective
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear wheel arches corroded
neardide front tyre worn on inside
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?
Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J38 VAC is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J38 VAC, 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 J38 VAC registered?
J38 VAC is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 October 1996.
Is J38 VAC safe to buy?
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