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X254 WUB

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,939 mi
Last recorded120,939 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX254 WUB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 120,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shocks damp

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering joints

surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2013 113,759 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

offside front flexible brake hose weakening

Fail 14 Sep 2013 113,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

offside front flexible brake hose weakening

Pass 29 Sep 2012 106,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no spare tyre

o/s/f brake hose perrished

surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 20 Sep 2011 100,975 miles

Corrosion to all metal brake pipes

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

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

Pitting and corrosion to front brake disc's

Fail 19 Sep 2011 100,975 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Corrosion to all metal brake pipes

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

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

Pitting and corrosion to front brake disc's

Pass 28 Sep 2010 90,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 90,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 78,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 78,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 67,779 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 67,779 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 65,570 miles

Advanced corrosion to exhaust system

Both front lower suspension arm bushes unbonding

Brake load compensator valve stiff in operation

Front brake discs in poor condition

Heavy engine oil leaks

Spare wheel missing

Pass 3 Oct 2006 61,841 miles

Both front tyres getting low on inner tread

N/S/F brake disc heavily corroded on inner surface

N/S/F wheel bearing slightly rough

Spare wheel missing

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2005 57,539 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 57,539 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X254 WUB is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X254 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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What year was X254 WUB registered?

X254 WUB is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 22 February 2001.

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