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L168 PWE

1994 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

39,751 mi
Last recorded39,751 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Courier49,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL168 PWE
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2008 39,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise condition of front valance

advise front and rear tyre sizes different

Fail 12 Dec 2007 39,742 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

different profile tyres fitted front and rear

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear handbrake cable insecure, fouling exhaust

Fail 28 Nov 2007 39,732 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

different profile tyres fitted front and rear

nearside rear handbrake cable insecure, fouling exhaust

nearside rear inner wheelarch corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,726 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 28,726 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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L168 PWE is a 1994 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1994 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.0% with a typical mileage of 49,076 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 L168 PWE, 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 32 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L168 PWE is a 1994 Ford Courier, first registered on 4 April 1994.

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