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X498 DHF

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,112 mi
Last recorded156,112 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 DHF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 156,112 miles

0/s outer/inner sill in poor condition- corroded/welded

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pedal antislip wearing

n/s/f wiperblade end split- advise replace

Pass 13 Aug 2013 148,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 141,756 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear chassis members and inner/outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 128,341 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak o/s

n/s/r inner/outer sill corroded/welded

os/r inner /outer sill heavily corroded/welded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 119,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both sills blistered ;

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges ;

offside driveshaft bearing noisy ;

Pass 25 Sep 2009 112,323 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 112,257 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT FLOORS AND CHASSIS WEAK.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 102,750 miles

Offside driveshaft support bearing excessivly rough in operation.

Fail 10 Sep 2008 102,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside driveshaft support bearing excessivly rough in operation.

Pass 22 Sep 2007 93,350 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 90,563 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 90,563 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 86,270 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2006 86,268 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leak

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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X498 DHF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X498 DHF, 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 X498 DHF registered?

X498 DHF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X498 DHF safe to buy?

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