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X242 WUB

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,852 mi
Last recorded184,852 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 WUB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2013 184,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both sills repaired

general corrosion all round

n/s/r tyre edges worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear no plate discolour

rear no plate discolour

temp repair n/s headlamp top mtg

Pass 2 May 2012 180,190 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 180,133 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 175,564 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 175,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

rear no plate discolour,small blow centre exhaust,cv gaiters perishinggeneral all round corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2010 172,076 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 172,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 102,014 miles

advise n/s.rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 2 Mar 2009 150,773 miles

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

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

advise n/s.rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jan 2008 121,016 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 121,015 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 87,628 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 91,197 miles

front windscreen wiper blades not clearing very well †slight damage to n/s/r wheel

Fail 6 Feb 2006 91,197 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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X242 WUB is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X242 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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X242 WUB is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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