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Y117 RAR

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,699 mi
Last recorded98,699 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 RAR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,699 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,279 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 85,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,930 miles

n/side front brake hose perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,287 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 56,287 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,831 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,921 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion on fuel tank

offside wiper blade split

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,184 miles

front discs worn - do with next pad change

o/s panel damage

wheel trims damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2006 24,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

lips worn on the front brake discs

panel damage on the o.s

wheel trims are damaged

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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Y117 RAR is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y117 RAR, 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 Y117 RAR registered?

Y117 RAR is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y117 RAR safe to buy?

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