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X851 ONW

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,224 mi
Last recorded113,224 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX851 ONW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2013 113,224 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 111,322 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 111,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 109,845 miles

all metal brake pipes at rear are coated in grease making assesment difficult

both o/s and n/s front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

drivers seatbelt damaged

expansion bottle is loose

hand brake lever stiff

n/s front top suspension mount showing lift

Fail 22 Mar 2011 109,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

all metal brake pipes at rear are coated in grease making assesment difficult

both o/s and n/s front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

drivers seatbelt damaged

expansion bottle is loose

n/s front top suspension mount showing lift

Pass 25 Feb 2010 107,865 miles

both front brake discs showing corrosion on inner disc faces

both front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

both front top strutt mounts showing lift

both inner sills and floor pans and rear chassis legs showing corrosion

some brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 24 Feb 2010 107,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discs showing corrosion on inner disc faces

both front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

both front top strutt mounts showing lift

both inner sills and floor pans and rear chassis legs showing corrosion

some brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 17 Mar 2009 106,058 miles

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

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

both rear chassis legs corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear wheels showing damage

n/s front top strutt showing lift

n/s rear sill damaged

n/s rear tyre showing cracking on sidewalls

Fail 13 Mar 2009 106,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s front top strutt showing lift

n/s rear sill damaged

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

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

both rear chassis legs corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear wheels showing damage

n/s rear tyre showing cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 Feb 2008 103,244 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 94,578 miles

rear brake pipes untidy

Pass 15 Dec 2005 90,256 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 90,256 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Marginal pass on handbrake - 16%

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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X851 ONW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White 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 X851 ONW, 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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X851 ONW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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