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W517 GCC

2000 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,952 mi
Last recorded95,952 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier88,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW517 GCC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 95,952 miles

Rear cross member corroded

Coolant leak

Front tyres 165/70/13,rear tyres 165/65/13

Gearbox noisy

N/S tail light repaired

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 95,952 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Coolant leak

Gearbox noisy

N/S tail light repaired

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

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 86,639 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

crack in front screen outside swept area please keep checked

Fail 4 Apr 2011 82,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

crack in front screen outside swept area please keep checked

Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,527 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f screen cracked out side sweep zone but please keep checked

Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,269 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 65,578 miles

Has windscreen damage outside the swept area not affecting drivers view of the road

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2007 60,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 58,751 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 58,751 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

interior mirror missing

Pass 18 Nov 2005 49,833 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn to excess on inner edges

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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W517 GCC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W517 GCC, 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 W517 GCC registered?

W517 GCC is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W517 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W517 GCC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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