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Y526 DCV

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,458 mi
Last recorded62,458 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 DCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,458 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front Inner tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 23 Jan 2017 62,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front Inner tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,278 miles

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

both rear chassis rails have surface corrosion

coolant leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 60,205 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear chassis rails have surface corrosion

coolant leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 56,926 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2015 56,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2014 54,251 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,380 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer rear wheel arches corroded

underside of floor and chassis corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,718 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 44,159 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 44,155 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 31 Dec 2009 38,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 38,915 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,684 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,760 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL SMOTH BUT NOT TO CORDS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,091 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 33,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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Y526 DCV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y526 DCV, 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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What year was Y526 DCV registered?

Y526 DCV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y526 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y526 DCV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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