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W228 YHJ

2000 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,998 mi
Last recorded70,998 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier88,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 YHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 70,998 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 67,578 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,502 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,947 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,672 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,208 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 49,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 47,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 47,424 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,007 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre worn

Fail 31 Mar 2010 40,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre worn

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,142 miles

nsf wiper split

Fail 24 Mar 2009 37,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

nsf wiper split

Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,516 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 29,478 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 29,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front wish bone bushes starting to de-bond

Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,648 miles

FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES WATER INGRESS BETWEEN PERSPEX STARTING TO CAUSE BACKING TO DETERIOATE.

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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W228 YHJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 88,703 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 W228 YHJ, 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 26 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W228 YHJ is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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