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X247 DDB

2000 Ford Fiesta Courier

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,845 mi
Last recorded122,845 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier88,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX247 DDB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 122,845 miles

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust silencer support mountings one of two is deteriorating

(1.5A.4a)The function of the hazards warning lamps initially were not flashing in phase with the ignition off or on,which appear to have started functioning during the routine test

(2.3.1b)The power steering pump has a slight seepage of fluid present

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front suspension coil spring protective coating has deteriorated and surface corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspension coil spring protective coating has deteriorated and surface corrosion present

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal antislip device is worn

(3.3A.1d)The brake pedal has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear forming within the bearings

(3.6D.3)The brake servo unit has surface corrosion present

(3.6F.3)The brake load sensing valve internal operation may not be functioning as designed,which indicates that a fault may be present

(3.7A.2e)The front brakes imbalance is at 13% throughout their operating range

(6.4.1)The rear loading door outer handle is damaged which makes the operation of such a difficult task.

(8.3.1a)Damage contained within 010mm diameter of zone A of the windscreen swept area

(8.3.1b)Items secured to the top of the instrument display which could be considered to obstruct the drivers view of the road should not be fitted

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

The vehicle battery is incorrectly secured

Fail 17 Nov 2009 122,841 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

(1.5A.4a)The function of the hazards warning lamps initially were not flashing in phase with the ignition off or on,which appear to have started functioning during the routine test

(2.3.1b)The power steering pump has a slight seepage of fluid present

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front suspension coil spring protective coating has deteriorated and surface corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspension coil spring protective coating has deteriorated and surface corrosion present

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal antislip device is worn

(3.3A.1d)The brake pedal has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear forming within the bearings

(3.6D.3)The brake servo unit has surface corrosion present

(3.6F.3)The brake load sensing valve internal operation may not be functioning as designed,which indicates that a fault may be present

(3.7A.2e)The front brakes imbalance is at 13% throughout their operating range

(6.4.1)The rear loading door outer handle is damaged which makes the operation of such a difficult task.

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust silencer support mountings one of two is deteriorating

(8.3.1a)Damage contained within 010mm diameter of zone A of the windscreen swept area

(8.3.1b)Items secured to the top of the instrument display which could be considered to obstruct the drivers view of the road should not be fitted

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

The vehicle battery is incorrectly secured

Pass 17 Nov 2008 117,143 miles

(2.4A.2)The nearside front suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.4d)The rear service brake flexi pipe is chafing on the fuel tank breather pipe and may soon require renewal

(3.6F)After freeing off the operating lever of the load sensing valve,the internal mechanism would appear to be faulty,recommend further investigations

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at 16%

(5.1B.6)the nearside front seat belt prescribed area has surface corrossion present

(5.1B.6)the offside front seat belt prescribed area under paint has surface corrossion present

(6.4.1)The rear door handle is broken

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washers "One of Two" are incorrectly adjusted

(8.3.1a)Damage outside the swept are of zone A slightly more than 010mm diameter

The vehicle battery is not correctly secured

Fail 17 Nov 2008 117,143 miles

(2.4A.2)The nearside front suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.4d)The rear service brake flexi pipe is chafing on the fuel tank breather pipe and may soon require renewal

(3.6F)After freeing off the operating lever of the load sensing valve,the internal mechanism would appear to be faulty,recommend further investigations

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at 16%

(5.1B.6)the nearside front seat belt prescribed area has surface corrossion present

(5.1B.6)the offside front seat belt prescribed area under paint has surface corrossion present

(6.4.1)The rear door handle is broken

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washers "One of Two" are incorrectly adjusted

(8.3.1a)Damage outside the swept are of zone A slightly more than 010mm diameter

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

The vehicle battery is not correctly secured

Pass 29 Nov 2007 104,853 miles

(2.4G.3)the nearside front lower suspension arm bush bonding material is starting to deteriorate

(2.5C)the offside driveshaft balance weight is damaged due to contact with other component

(3.6F)the rear load sensing valve operation appears to be internally malfunctioning,recommend further investigations to be completed

(3.7A.9)the parking brake performance has only just met the minimum requirements,it would appear that service or repairs are necessary and that the performance of the parking brakes could be better

(4.1)spare tyre deflated

(6.2.1b)the rear door outer handle is damaged preventing its use,but the can be opened from inside therefore permitting access

(6.2.3)The rear seat back rest cannot be secured in the upright position,therefore falling forwards,but can be maintained upright prevented from falling rearwards,the locating devices however do need adjustments

(8.2.2)the nearside wiper blade is starting to deteriorate "rubber"

(8.2.2)the nearside wiper blade is starting to leave streaks of fluid behind

Fail 26 Nov 2007 104,853 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

(2.2D.1e)the steering operation due to power steering failure is heavy to use and may create steering problems when driven on open road,recommend repair as soon as practically possible if in continued use

(2.4G.3)the nearside front lower suspension arm bush bonding material is starting to deteriorate

(2.5C)the offside driveshaft balance weight is damaged due to contact with other component

(4.1)spare tyre deflated

(6.2.1b)the rear door outer handle is damaged preventing its use,but the can be opened from inside therefore permitting access

(6.2.3)The rear seat back rest cannot be secured in the upright position,therefore falling forwards,but can be maintained upright prevented from falling rearwards,the locating devices however do need adjustments

(8.2.2)the nearside wiper blade is starting to deteriorate "rubber"

(8.2.2)the nearside wiper blade is starting to leave streaks of fluid behind

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 97,771 miles

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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X247 DDB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 X247 DDB, 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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X247 DDB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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