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Y453 SJM

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,003 mi
Last recorded92,003 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 SJM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 92,003 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 85,369 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 85,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 83,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

nsf tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 23 Feb 2012 83,574 miles

o/s + n/s front wishbone (rear bushes) seperating but not resulting in excess movement

Fail 20 Feb 2012 83,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

o/s + n/s front wishbone (rear bushes) seperating but not resulting in excess movement

Fail 10 Jan 2012 83,519 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank & pipes corroded

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wear in rear axle torsion bar bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2011 77,381 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front wheel rims damaged

Fuel tank corroded

General underbody corrision & rear floor corroded

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2011 77,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Front wheel rims damaged

Fuel tank corroded

General underbody corrision & rear floor corroded

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear door handle broken

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2010 73,113 miles

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

Corrision showing at :- rear crossmember,rear chassis legs & offside rear sill.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank corroded.

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 73,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

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

Corrision showing at :- rear crossmember,rear chassis legs & offside rear sill.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank corroded.

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,282 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 67,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 61,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside front wheel & tyre slightly damaged.

Slight distortion to offside front brake disc.

Pass 14 May 2007 59,317 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s mirror glass cracked

travel handbrake

Pass 16 May 2006 55,331 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

N/S/R tyre has a cut in the sidewall

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

Fail 16 May 2006 55,330 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front tyre's are worn on the inner edge and close to the legal limit

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

N/S/R tyre has a cut in the sidewall

N/S/R wheel damaged

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

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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Y453 SJM is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 93,890 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 Fiesta Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y453 SJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y453 SJM is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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