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N120 HLW

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,175 mi
Last recorded47,175 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 HLW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,175 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 47,175 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 43,284 miles

crackshaft pulley damaged.

exhaust system rusty

front number plate damaged.

nearside and offside outer sill panel repaired.

nearside front and offside front lower suspension bushes perished.

offside door trim damaged.

radio missing.

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

timing belt cover damaged.

unable to open rear door.

underside of vehicle very rusty.

various oil leaks.

washer bottle cap missing.

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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N120 HLW is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.3% with a typical mileage of 51,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N120 HLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N120 HLW registered?

N120 HLW is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N120 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N120 HLW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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