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W317 XFC

2000 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,137 mi
Last recorded206,137 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier88,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 XFC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2013 206,137 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 204,261 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

airbag light on

Fail 10 Apr 2012 204,096 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

airbag light on

battery insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2011 201,763 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 201,763 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner 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 constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner 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)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2009 191,407 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2009 191,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2008 187,162 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 187,134 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Dec 2006 181,644 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2006 181,413 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

inner/outer sills corroding.

o/s+n/s/r axle/subframe bushes starting to deteriorate.

oil leak.

rear chassis legs corroding.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

slight fluid weep around power steering pump.

Pass 20 Sep 2005 167,076 miles

centre/rear exhausts corroding.

corrosion around rear chassis legs.

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

o/s+n/s/r radius arm/axle bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear top shock absorber bushes starting to deteriorate.

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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W317 XFC is a 2000 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W317 XFC, 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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What year was W317 XFC registered?

W317 XFC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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