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M197 NFU

1995 Ford Courier

Yellow Diesel 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,318 mi
Last recorded78,318 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Courier51,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 NFU
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 78,318 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 76,230 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 83,014 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 71,355 miles

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

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

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

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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M197 NFU is a 1995 Ford Courier in Yellow with a 1,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M197 NFU, 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 M197 NFU registered?

M197 NFU is a 1995 Ford Courier, first registered on 27 June 1995.

Is M197 NFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M197 NFU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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