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N145 OFG

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,071 mi
Last recorded77,071 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN145 OFG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2007 77,071 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 77,056 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front track control arm bushes are starting to perish

both rear chassis rails are starting to corrode

nearside front brake hose is starting to perish

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

underside of vehicle has been welded in several places

Pass 22 May 2006 63,560 miles

both front flexible brake hoses age cracking

both rear flexible brake hose furrels corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

o/s outer sill badly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 May 2006 63,552 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front flexible brake hoses age cracking

both rear flexible brake hose furrels corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

n/s/f lower suspension arm inner, rear bush splitting

o/s inner & outer sill badly corroded

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

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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N145 OFG is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N145 OFG, 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 N145 OFG registered?

N145 OFG is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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