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X501 BFP

2000 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,426 mi
Last recorded120,426 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier88,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 BFP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2017 120,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine light on

exhaust shield loose

fuel filter rusted

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2016 113,029 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 113,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 108,763 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,030 miles

underside corroded and has been extensively welded and repaired

Fail 7 Feb 2014 103,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

both inner and outer sills in general are excessively corroded and holed

petrol tank is badly damaged

rear cross member in corners are badly corroded and holed

Pass 23 Jan 2013 99,775 miles

Front pads heavily worn

Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,832 miles

Discs/pads heavily worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 85,333 miles

nearside vill rusting

Fail 11 Oct 2010 85,177 miles

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

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

nearside vill rusting

Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,161 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 68,394 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 61,358 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 54,200 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 54,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

fuel tank dented

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 47,411 miles

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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X501 BFP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 X501 BFP, 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.

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What year was X501 BFP registered?

X501 BFP is a 2000 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is X501 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 BFP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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