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N293 HLA

1996 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,968 mi
Last recorded77,968 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Courier54,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 HLA
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 77,968 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,888 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 67,888 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,454 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,796 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,426 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,201 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 36,201 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,859 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 25,859 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2008 18,080 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 8,532 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 2,758 miles

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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N293 HLA is a 1996 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 54,634 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 N293 HLA, 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 30 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N293 HLA registered?

N293 HLA is a 1996 Ford Courier, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N293 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N293 HLA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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