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Y266 GHY

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,499 mi
Last recorded85,499 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 GHY
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 85,499 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r front axle bush slightly deteriorated

rear chassis legs corroded but not holed

Fail 8 May 2013 85,493 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r front axle bush slightly deteriorated

rear chassis legs corroded but not holed

Pass 4 May 2012 82,117 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 82,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

power steering res on min

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,646 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 70,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,590 miles

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 58,590 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,011 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 56,011 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,482 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 32,466 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.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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Y266 GHY is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y266 GHY, 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 Y266 GHY registered?

Y266 GHY is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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