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Y457 JBR

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,497 mi
Last recorded157,497 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 JBR
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2012 157,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 153,312 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 153,309 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 149,643 miles

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

nearside rear chassis leg corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2010 149,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside 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)

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

nearside rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 146,037 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 146,037 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 142,065 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 134,134 miles

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

rear axle mounting bushes slightly worn,o/s front wishbone bush slightly worn

Pass 4 Oct 2006 126,609 miles

os and nsf bottom arm bushes starting to peel from arms/near limit

os and nsf shockers near limit/weak

power steering hose repaired with hose/as a temporary repair/further attention req in near future

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 3 Oct 2006 126,609 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front shockers on limit/weak

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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Y457 JBR is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y457 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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Y457 JBR is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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