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M171 RMO

1995 Ford Courier

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,308 mi
Last recorded14,308 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Courier51,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM171 RMO
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 May 2009 14,308 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 14,308 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 14,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front track control arm bushes are starting to perish

exhaust system is corroded

nearside door sill is starting to corrode

nearside front steering arm has slight play

rear crossmember is heavily corroded

vehicle underbody has a lot of surface corrosion

Pass 12 May 2008 12,582 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

corrosion hole in offside sill panel not within 30cm of structure

drain holes in nearside sill and chassis slightly larger due to corrosion

surface corrosion under vehicle not to hole

Pass 16 May 2007 10,357 miles

some play in n/s rack inner joint

Pass 16 May 2006 2,957 miles

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 10 May 2006 2,854 miles

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

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

Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

some play in n/s steering rack inner joint welding 3hrs +or-

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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M171 RMO is a 1995 Ford Courier in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.2% with a typical mileage of 51,746 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 M171 RMO, 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 31 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M171 RMO registered?

M171 RMO is a 1995 Ford Courier, first registered on 11 February 1995.

Is M171 RMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M171 RMO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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