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X362 BKU

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,040 mi
Last recorded90,040 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX362 BKU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2012 90,040 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 89,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 83,854 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front plastic inner wing insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2010 83,734 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front plastic inner wing insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2009 82,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 75,174 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 74,550 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 70,104 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 70,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 61,831 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.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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X362 BKU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in Orange 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 X362 BKU, 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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X362 BKU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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