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Y252 OBA

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,939 mi
Last recorded181,939 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 OBA
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 181,939 miles
Pass 22 May 2008
Pass 6 Dec 2006 172,373 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 172,373 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 116,958 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 116,958 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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Y252 OBA is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y252 OBA, 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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Y252 OBA is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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