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Y454 BBD

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,258 mi
Last recorded74,258 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 BBD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 May 2018 74,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Areas of excessive corrosion to body outside of prescribed areas

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 67,235 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 61,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (REAR PART) SECTIONS (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF TO BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPES TO BRAKE LIMIT VALVE AND TO REAR BRAKE DRUMS (3.6.B.2c)

GENERAL CORROSION AND PREVIOUS REPAIRS TO BOTH OUTER SIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR & NSF (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 61,877 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (REAR PART) SECTIONS (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF TO BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPES TO BRAKE LIMIT VALVE AND TO REAR BRAKE DRUMS (3.6.B.2c)

GENERAL CORROSION AND PREVIOUS REPAIRS TO BOTH OUTER SIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR & NSF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,716 miles

both front cv boots cracked but not yet split

both front disks corroded, pitted

both front springs corroded

both rear brake hoses feral corroded

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

curb damage to outer sidewall on n/s/f tyre

load valve partly seized

metal pipe onto power steering pump corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush heavily cracked but not allowing movement

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

radiator lower support corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 59,707 miles

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both front cv boots cracked but not yet split

both front disks corroded, pitted

both front springs corroded

both rear brake hoses feral corroded

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

curb damage to outer sidewall on n/s/f tyre

load valve partly seized

metal pipe onto power steering pump corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush heavily cracked but not allowing movement

o/s outer sill has a hole due to corrosion

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

radiator lower support corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 58,376 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 58,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 56,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 56,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 54,318 miles

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

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

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

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

front coil springs corroded

n/s/ & o/s underseals slightly corroded

n/s/f lower arm rear bush split

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight corrosion to o/s/f & n/s/f lower floor pan

Fail 25 May 2012 54,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front coil springs corroded

n/s/ & o/s underseals slightly corroded

n/s/f lower arm rear bush split

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight corrosion to o/s/f & n/s/f lower floor pan

Pass 19 May 2011 51,135 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 45,260 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 45,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 39,761 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

near side rear tyre was found tobe very low on pressure

Fail 20 May 2009 39,757 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

near side rear tyre was found tobe very low on pressure

Pass 21 May 2008 35,457 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,273 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 29,321 miles

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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Y454 BBD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y454 BBD, 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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Y454 BBD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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