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LA55 XAN

2005 Ford Courier

Silver Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,351 mi
Last recorded157,351 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Courier95,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 XAN
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 157,351 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 157,331 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 152,968 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 149,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 31x10.50 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 145,952 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 140,887 miles

SERVICE BRAKE efficentcy only 54% minimum is 50% advise brake check

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

slow coolent leak from waterpump

Fail 16 Jun 2015 137,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 137,985 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 131,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 131,221 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 132,347 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 132,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

n/s/f & o/s/f steering stop caps worn

n/s/r & o/s/r leaf springs slightly misaligned

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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LA55 XAN is a 2005 Ford Courier in Silver with a 3,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 95,810 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 LA55 XAN, 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 21 years old, this Ford Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA55 XAN registered?

LA55 XAN is a 2005 Ford Courier, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LA55 XAN safe to buy?

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