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X389 ACU

2000 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,830 mi
Last recorded184,830 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier88,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX389 ACU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 184,830 miles

BONNET CATCH STIFF

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

OFFSIDE CV GAITER LEAKING LUBRICANT

Fail 20 Nov 2008 183,984 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BONNET CATCH STIFF

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

OFFSIDE CV GAITER LEAKING LUBRICANT

Pass 2 Apr 2008 177,646 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 177,616 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 166,080 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 166,080 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 162,017 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 162,017 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X389 ACU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X389 ACU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X389 ACU?

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What year was X389 ACU registered?

X389 ACU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is X389 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X389 ACU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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