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N653 AOF

1996 Ford Courier

White Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,573 mi
Last recorded67,573 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Courier54,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 AOF
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2007 67,573 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 64,458 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

signs of corrosion under vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2007 64,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

signs of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2006 58,596 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N653 AOF is a 1996 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N653 AOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N653 AOF registered?

N653 AOF is a 1996 Ford Courier, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N653 AOF safe to buy?

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