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L528 MCH

1993 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,075 mi
Last recorded80,075 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Courier65,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL528 MCH
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,075 miles

chip in screen

inner sill crusty .rear chassis crusty .slight diesel leak

Fail 28 Aug 2009 80,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chip in screen

inner sill crusty .rear chassis crusty .slight diesel leak

Fail 24 Jul 2009 79,079 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

excessive welding throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2008 75,348 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 75,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust fouling gear shift

Pass 20 Aug 2007 72,104 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 71,984 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 67,742 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2006 67,188 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2005 63,120 miles

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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L528 MCH is a 1993 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.7% with a typical mileage of 65,328 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 L528 MCH, 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 33 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L528 MCH is a 1993 Ford Courier, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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