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Y508 GCN

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,838 mi
Last recorded145,838 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 GCN
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 145,838 miles

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

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

O/S sill weak.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Aug 2011 145,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

O/S sill weak.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Unable to open rear doors.

Pass 25 May 2010 140,463 miles

Oil leak

evidence of offside rear tyre rubbing inner wheel arch cover

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

nearside rear chassis corroded

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

offside rear sill corroded and damaged

offside sill damaged

rear brake pipes slightly corroded near load valve

Fail 20 Apr 2010 140,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 128,387 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front bumper insecure

nearside front tyre inner edge scrubbing

offside rear sill damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2009 128,082 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front bumper insecure

nearside front tyre inner edge scrubbing

offside rear sill damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2008 122,668 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 122,667 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 109,482 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 109,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 98,928 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 98,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y508 GCN is a 2001 Ford Courier in White 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 Y508 GCN, 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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Y508 GCN is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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