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Y167 PLF

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,013 mi
Last recorded145,013 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 PLF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 145,013 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 128,097 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 128,097 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 110,680 miles

o/s lower swivel joint boot split but no play in swivel

Pass 5 Oct 2007 109,624 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside number plate lamp dim

Pass 30 Sep 2006 102,055 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 96,329 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 96,329 miles

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

slight engine 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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Y167 PLF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y167 PLF, 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 Y167 PLF registered?

Y167 PLF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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