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Y171 LCS

2001 Ford Falcon

Gold Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,411 mi
Last recorded124,411 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Falcon66,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 LCS
MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 124,411 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 122,147 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 116,074 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 114,186 miles
Pass 13 May 2007 111,486 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 111,486 miles

Offside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 102,183 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 102,183 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Falcon?

Based on 1,760 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,080
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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Y171 LCS is a 2001 Ford Falcon in Gold with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Ford Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 66,438 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 Falcon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y171 LCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Falcon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y171 LCS registered?

Y171 LCS is a 2001 Ford Falcon, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y171 LCS safe to buy?

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