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Y161 OKU

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,215 mi
Last recorded135,215 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 OKU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 135,215 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 135,191 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector leak off pipes (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch.marked. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load sensing valve. marked. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 128,229 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 128,113 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 122,351 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 122,351 miles

Nearside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 116,398 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 116,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 108,228 miles

ns outer sill has corrosion

os outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2012 102,439 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 95,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 95,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 92,488 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing low on edges of tread surfaces

nearside steering rack inner joint has some play

offside rear tyre is wearing low on inner surface of tread

Fail 17 Jun 2010 92,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres are wearing low on edges of tread surfaces

nearside steering rack inner joint has some play

offside rear tyre is wearing low on inner surface of tread

Pass 26 Jun 2009 90,378 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes are starting to seperate

offside rear tyre is wearing low

rear axle front mounting bushes are starting to seperate slightly

some play in nearside steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 6 Jun 2008 87,022 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to seperate

offside rear tyre is starting to wear low on inner surface of tread

slight play in steering rack inner joint nearside

Fail 22 Jun 2007 83,680 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 83,680 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 81,098 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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Y161 OKU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y161 OKU, 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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Y161 OKU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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