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W473 XBT

2000 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,873 mi
Last recorded60,873 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier88,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 XBT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 60,873 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,722 miles

exhaust has slight blow on rear joint

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,766 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pipes rusty

offside rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2011 51,526 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pipes rusty

offside rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,107 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 37,903 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008
Fail 1 Mar 2008

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

Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,531 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 31,531 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,716 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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W473 XBT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W473 XBT, 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 W473 XBT registered?

W473 XBT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W473 XBT safe to buy?

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