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X301 BFG

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,116 mi
Last recorded88,116 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX301 BFG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2014 88,116 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 81,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 76,210 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 76,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,872 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 70,872 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 70,762 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,400 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,947 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 59,523 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 59,523 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,069 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 54,069 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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X301 BFG is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X301 BFG, 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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X301 BFG is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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