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Y452 JBR

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

117,698 mi
Last recorded117,698 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 JBR
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 117,698 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

welding sealed

Fail 15 Dec 2014 117,688 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 111,759 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 111,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 111,711 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

brake pipes showing corrosion

front and rear tyres different sizes.fronts 185/60r14/82h rears 175/65r14 82h

front number plate cracked

general underbody corrosion

nearside wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 29 Dec 2012 104,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 104,464 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 95,762 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 86,455 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 86,455 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 81,108 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 80,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 80,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 78,422 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 78,422 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 76,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 76,303 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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Y452 JBR is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y452 JBR, 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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Y452 JBR is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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