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X223 WUB

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,590 mi
Last recorded156,590 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX223 WUB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2013 156,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

heavy corrosion to chassis , sills and floor

Pass 14 Nov 2011 154,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

air bag light on

front disks in a poor condition

Fail 11 Nov 2011 154,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

air bag light on

front disks in a poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2009 147,655 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON* NSF HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR AND HEADLAMP AIMS ON AIM LIMIT* SHIELDS ON INNER SILLS, UNDERARCHES AND UNDERBODY, ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION* WIPERS WORN* FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN*

BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT AND REAR WHEELS, AND MOST OTHERS, CORRODED IN GENERAL* ENGINE NOISEY*

CLUTTER IN REAR REMOVED FOR TEST- REAR PLASTIC LOAD LINER RESTRICTS EXAMINATION*

OIL LEAKS* NSF TYRE WORN* UNDERBODY HEAVILY RUSTED - INCLUDING REAR BOX SECTION, INNER UNDER SILLS, FRONT AND REAR FLOORS,ETC* PLAY IN FRONT UPPER STRUTTS* FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES PERISHED* LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE*

Fail 17 Dec 2009 147,655 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

AIRBAG LIGHT ON* NSF HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR AND HEADLAMP AIMS ON AIM LIMIT* SHIELDS ON INNER SILLS, UNDERARCHES AND UNDERBODY, ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION* WIPERS WORN* FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN*

BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT AND REAR WHEELS, AND MOST OTHERS, CORRODED IN GENERAL* ENGINE NOISEY*

CLUTTER IN REAR REMOVED FOR TEST- REAR PLASTIC LOAD LINER RESTRICTS EXAMINATION*

OIL LEAKS* NSF TYRE WORN* UNDERBODY HEAVILY RUSTED - INCLUDING REAR BOX SECTION, INNER UNDER SILLS, FRONT AND REAR FLOORS,ETC* PLAY IN FRONT UPPER STRUTTS* FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES PERISHED* LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE*

Pass 14 Feb 2009 142,279 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED* BRAKE PIPESTO FRONT HOSES HEAVILY RUSTED* REARSWING ARM AND FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ,ETC, CORRODED* NSR TYRE WORN* SIGNIFICANT ENGINE OIL LEAKS - POTENTIAL TO MASK OTHER LEAKAGE*

LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LEVER* HEADLAMP PATTERNS POOR* LOAD COVER RESTRICTS EXAMINATION OF REAR AREA* SHIELDS ON INNER SILLS AND UNDERBODY RESTRICT EXAMINATION*BRAIDED DIESEL LEAK OFF PIPES IN POOR CONDITION*

SERIOUS UNDERBODY CORROSION ON FRONT FLOORS, INNER UNDER SILLS, REAR FLOORS AND BOXSECTION,ETC*REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING- OTHERS OK* EXHAUST SOUNDS A LITTLE NOISEY- POSSIBLY FROM FLEXI JOINT*

Fail 4 Feb 2009 142,279 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED* BRAKE PIPESTO FRONT HOSES HEAVILY RUSTED* REARSWING ARM AND FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ,ETC, CORRODED* NSR TYRE WORN* SIGNIFICANT ENGINE OIL LEAKS - POTENTIAL TO MASK OTHER LEAKAGE*

LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LEVER* HEADLAMP PATTERNS POOR* LOAD COVER RESTRICTS EXAMINATION OF REAR AREA* SHIELDS ON INNER SILLS AND UNDERBODY RESTRICT EXAMINATION*BRAIDED DIESEL LEAK OFF PIPES IN POOR CONDITION*

SERIOUS UNDERBODY CORROSION ON FRONT FLOORS, INNER UNDER SILLS, REAR FLOORS AND BOXSECTION,ETC*REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING- OTHERS OK* EXHAUST SOUNDS A LITTLE NOISEY- POSSIBLY FROM FLEXI JOINT*

Pass 23 Oct 2007 140,645 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 129,553 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 129,553 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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X223 WUB is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 93,890 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 X223 WUB, 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 25 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X223 WUB is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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