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Y256 FEC

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,382 mi
Last recorded138,382 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 FEC
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2012 138,382 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

ALL REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES VERY RUSTY

BOTH FRONT FLEXY BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

FRONT WIPERS SPLIT

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT ON INNER SURFACE

Pass 20 Jan 2011 132,868 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 123,039 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 123,037 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 112,014 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 103,649 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corrodeing

Pass 30 Jan 2007 102,905 miles

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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Y256 FEC is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y256 FEC, 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 Y256 FEC registered?

Y256 FEC is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y256 FEC safe to buy?

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