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R70 GAD

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,714 mi
Last recorded150,714 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 GAD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 150,714 miles

General under body corrosion

N/F tyre just above the legal limit

Two front tyre's worn from the inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 144,231 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 133,250 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 133,250 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 123,077 miles

Airbag failure light on

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper not attached to front wing but not considered a hazard when tested

O/S/R tyre worn and age related cracking to surface on sidewalls but acceptable when tested

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 123,077 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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)

Airbag failure light on

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper not attached to front wing but not considered a hazard when tested

O/S/R tyre worn and age related cracking to surface on sidewalls but acceptable when tested

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 114,382 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 114,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 109,038 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 97,063 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gear box leaking oil

Pass 2 Oct 2006 93,455 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 93,450 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R70 GAD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 93,890 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 R70 GAD, 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 25 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R70 GAD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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