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K273 GAV

1993 Ford Fiesta Courier

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,046 mi
Last recorded78,046 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Ford Fiesta Courier54,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK273 GAV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 78,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering rack noise.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 78,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering rack noise.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 76,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 76,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 71,658 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

windscreen scratched

Fail 3 Nov 2011 71,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

windscreen scratched

Pass 5 Nov 2010 65,596 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 65,596 miles

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

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,214 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 59,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 59,139 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 59,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K273 GAV is a 1993 Ford Fiesta Courier in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.3% with a typical mileage of 54,034 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 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 K273 GAV, 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 33 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 K273 GAV registered?

K273 GAV is a 1993 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 7 July 1993.

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