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Y427 PDB

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,154 mi
Last recorded139,154 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 PDB
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 139,154 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 133,028 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 132,374 miles

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

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

nearside and offside inner sills showing corrosion

offside front tyre inner edge showing wear

windscreen has stone chips

Fail 3 Jun 2011 132,374 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside inner sills showing corrosion

offside front tyre inner edge showing wear

windscreen has stone chips

Fail 8 Dec 2009 127,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 127,192 miles

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 115,637 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 108,176 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 108,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake travel

under body rust

Pass 12 Sep 2006 87,164 miles

light surface scratch on windscreen caused by faulty wiper blade.

Fail 30 Aug 2006 86,715 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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Y427 PDB is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y427 PDB, 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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Y427 PDB is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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