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Y543 MKW

2001 Ford Courier

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,161 mi
Last recorded163,161 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY543 MKW
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 163,161 miles

both front inner antiroll bar mountings worn slightly

both rear axel outer mountings worn slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2011 163,157 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front inner antiroll bar mountings worn slightly

both rear axel outer mountings worn slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2010 143,608 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 124,165 miles

both front wish boan rear bushes worn slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2008 101,094 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 85,634 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 85,634 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside brake disc is heavily corroded

nearside front tyre has no tread on outer edge.

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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Y543 MKW is a 2001 Ford Courier in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y543 MKW, 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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What year was Y543 MKW registered?

Y543 MKW is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 29 August 2001.

Is Y543 MKW safe to buy?

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