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Y217 TPY

2001 Ford Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,425 mi
Last recorded99,425 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 TPY
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 99,425 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Fail 5 Jul 2011 99,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

gearbox oil leak

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Fail 29 Jun 2010 91,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs pitted excessively ( inner faces)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 29 Jun 2010 91,761 miles

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

front brake discs pitted excessively ( inner faces)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Fail 14 Jul 2009 82,590 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 14 Jul 2009 82,590 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 7 Jul 2008 72,621 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 65,918 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 65,918 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 59,337 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 59,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 47,532 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 47,532 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Courier?

Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,954
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,148
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,376
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,110
Registration plate lamp not working 2,035
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Y217 TPY is a 2001 Ford Courier in Blue 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 Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 94,569 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y217 TPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y217 TPY registered?

Y217 TPY is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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