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W448 VCS

2000 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,739 mi
Last recorded79,739 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier88,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 VCS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 79,739 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 79,739 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 11 May 2010 79,680 miles

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 Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both side rear torsion bar rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2009 47,557 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 47,557 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,432 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 45,432 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 34,186 miles

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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W448 VCS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W448 VCS, 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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W448 VCS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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