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V866 MBL

2000 Ford Courier

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,874 mi
Last recorded116,874 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Courier91,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 MBL
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 116,874 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 116,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 111,566 miles

Alternator warning light on.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside number plate light dim.

Nearside rear wheel arch rusting.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear cross member rusted through but not within prescribed areas.

Rear loading door latch has been modified but door can still be securely latched closed.

Rear of exhaust system rusting.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 111,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Alternator warning light on.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside number plate light dim.

Nearside rear wheel arch rusting.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear cross member rusted through but not within prescribed areas.

Rear loading door latch has been modified but door can still be securely latched closed.

Rear of exhaust system rusting.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 101,343 miles

Alternator warning light on.

Latch for rear loading doors has been modified but doors can be secured closed.

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear crossmember rusted through but not within prescribed areas.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 101,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Alternator warning light on.

Latch for rear loading doors has been modified but doors can be secured closed.

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear crossmember rusted through but not within prescribed areas.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 96,862 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear cross member rusted through but not within prescribed areas.

Rear loading door locking mechanism modified but door can still be secured in the closed position.

Welded repair patches undersealed before retest.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 96,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear cross member rusted through but not within prescribed areas.

Rear loading door locking mechanism modified but door can still be secured in the closed position.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,415 miles

ADVANCE CORROSION TO BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS

ALL WELDING REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F SEAT BELT

Fail 12 Jan 2011 94,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

ADVANCE CORROSION TO BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F SEAT BELT

Pass 28 Jan 2010 92,085 miles

extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

extensive welding repairs to vehicle structure

slight lift in nearside front strut top

Fail 25 Jan 2010 92,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

extensive welding repairs to vehicle structure

slight lift in nearside front strut top

Pass 26 Jan 2009 89,911 miles

CORROSION TO N/S FLOOR TO SILL

CORROSION TO O/S/R CHASSIS LEG

CORROSION TO O/S/R INNER UNDER SILL PANEL

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Jan 2009 89,856 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

CORROSION TO N/S FLOOR TO SILL

CORROSION TO O/S/R CHASSIS LEG

CORROSION TO O/S/R INNER UNDER SILL PANEL

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jan 2008 86,930 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 86,930 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front and rear no.plates faded.H/lamp aims slightly low.Rear door locked on padlock.Slight front brake imbalance.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 82,359 miles

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

DAMAGE TO FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 82,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

DAMAGE TO FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 77,813 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 77,813 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

air conditioning hoses damaged and insecure and dangerous under vehicle

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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V866 MBL is a 2000 Ford Courier in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 91,635 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V866 MBL, 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 26 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V866 MBL is a 2000 Ford Courier, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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