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Y479 LGM

2001 Ford Courier

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,710 mi
Last recorded190,710 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 LGM
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2010 190,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 190,710 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 172,875 miles

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

both nearside wheels dented

corrosion on offside rear chassis

Fail 16 Mar 2009 172,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both nearside wheels dented

corrosion on offside rear chassis

Pass 4 Mar 2008 164,479 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 164,479 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 150,768 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 150,768 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside front tyre cut but not through to cords

Pass 24 Mar 2006 136,625 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 136,625 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2005 114,564 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 114,564 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tread

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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Y479 LGM is a 2001 Ford Courier in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y479 LGM, 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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Y479 LGM is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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