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W886 SJB

2000 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,355 mi
Last recorded132,355 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Courier91,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW886 SJB
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 132,355 miles

chip in windscreen

handbrake lever travel could be better

nearside rear tyre side wall in poor condition

nearside rear wheel inner rim slightly buckled

vehicle generally very corrodded

Fail 17 Jul 2009 132,355 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen

handbrake lever travel could be better

indicators do not self cancel

nearside rear tyre side wall in poor condition

nearside rear wheel inner rim slightly buckled

vehicle generally very corrodded

Pass 4 Jun 2008 124,552 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

main/dipped beam switch could be better

rear brakes noisey

windscreen in poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2008 124,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

main/dipped beam switch could be better

rear brakes noisey

windscreen in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2007 122,718 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 122,717 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 117,396 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 117,395 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Interior mirror missing

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

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

O/S/R tyre perished (165/70 13)

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

Various stone chips in windscreen

spare tyre defective

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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W886 SJB is a 2000 Ford 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 Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 91,635 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W886 SJB, 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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W886 SJB is a 2000 Ford Courier, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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