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W78 DVX

2000 Ford Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,482 mi
Last recorded59,482 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Courier91,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 DVX
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2010 59,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

general surface corrosion to offside and nearside of the vehicle structure

Pass 3 Mar 2010 59,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

general surface corrosion to offside and nearside of the vehicle structure

Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,447 miles

1.slight play in both front strut tops 2.surface corrosion of fron tto rear and rear brake pipes 3.long handbrake travel

Pass 18 Dec 2007 54,461 miles

1.rear exhaust corroded 2.slight play in both front strut tops when raised 3.rear axle bushes starting to split .

Pass 6 Jan 2007 49,113 miles

Spare tyre defective

rear axle bushes signs of splitting

Fail 6 Jan 2007 49,085 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

rear axle bushes signs of splitting

Pass 29 Dec 2005 44,957 miles

1.n/s mirror glass cracked †2.front brake pads getting low †3.n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting †4.slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall †5.alternator belt loose †

How Reliable is the Ford Courier?

Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,954
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,148
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,376
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,110
Registration plate lamp not working 2,035
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W78 DVX is a 2000 Ford Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 91,635 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W78 DVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W78 DVX is a 2000 Ford Courier, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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