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Y558 RGV

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,951 mi
Last recorded114,951 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 RGV
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 114,951 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 114,951 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 109,559 miles

Blow from front exhaust

Both front outer CV gaiters perished

Both rear chassis rails corroded

Corrosion to both sills and offside rear wheel arch

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

Interior mirror missing

Nearside front brake hose perished

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Rear exhaust corroded

Travel in handbrake

Fail 25 Oct 2010 109,559 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Blow from front exhaust

Both front outer CV gaiters perished

Both rear chassis rails corroded

Corrosion to both sills and offside rear wheel arch

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

Interior mirror missing

Nearside front brake hose perished

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Rear exhaust corroded

Travel in handbrake

Pass 2 Nov 2009 100,595 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 95,154 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 95,154 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 90,139 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 75,153 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 75,153 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 70,343 miles

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

front brake pads approx 75% worn

hand brake travel long

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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Y558 RGV is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y558 RGV, 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 Y558 RGV registered?

Y558 RGV is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y558 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y558 RGV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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