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L405 VVC

1994 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,500 mi
Last recorded77,500 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Ford Courier49,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL405 VVC
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 77,500 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 77,500 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 76,603 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S (2.5.C.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,015 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 75,165 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,165 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 75,160 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,719 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 73,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 67,610 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 67,606 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,463 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 66,463 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 63,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fan belt well deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2008 63,003 miles

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

fan belt well deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,935 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L405 VVC is a 1994 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L405 VVC, 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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L405 VVC is a 1994 Ford Courier, first registered on 8 March 1994.

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