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Y551 YBD

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,704 mi
Last recorded122,704 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 YBD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2015 122,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all of the rear brake pipes greased

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/f tyre has slight cuts

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

underside of the bonnet panel has heavy corrosion

windscreen has slight scuff marks

Pass 26 Feb 2014 120,084 miles

all cv boots perished

bonnet repaired with tank tape covering sharp edges

front discs inners heavily grooved and ridged

o/s/r wheel rim bent

rear exhaust pipe corrdoed

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Feb 2014 120,082 miles

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

all cv boots perished

bonnet repaired with tank tape covering sharp edges

front discs inners heavily grooved and ridged

o/s/r wheel rim bent

rear exhaust pipe corrdoed

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Feb 2013 117,143 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 117,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 112,947 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 112,947 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 109,591 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 106,493 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 103,402 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 99,619 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 95,719 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 73,329 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 88,384 miles

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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Y551 YBD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y551 YBD, 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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Y551 YBD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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