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Y218 CVV

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,041 mi
Last recorded107,041 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 CVV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 107,041 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 107,079 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 94,788 miles

advise osf and nsf wish bone rear bushes begining to seperate

advise osr and nsr suspension mount/ axel bushes in poor cond' begining to seperate

Fail 28 Feb 2008 94,788 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise osf and nsf wish bone rear bushes begining to seperate

advise osr and nsr suspension mount/ axel bushes in poor cond' begining to seperate

Pass 1 Mar 2007 83,796 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 83,796 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 75,541 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 75,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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Y218 CVV 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y218 CVV, 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 Y218 CVV registered?

Y218 CVV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y218 CVV safe to buy?

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