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N121 WTT

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

44,937 mi
Last recorded44,937 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 WTT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2008 44,937 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 42,363 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 42,363 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 37,745 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 37,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N121 WTT is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N121 WTT, 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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N121 WTT is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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