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Y56 FTT

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,551 mi
Last recorded133,551 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 FTT
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 133,551 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 125,387 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 125,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 122,050 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 122,050 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 119,276 miles

power steering pump damp

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight deterioration to both front wiper blades

slight deterioration to rear number plate

slight play in nearside front inner track rod joint

some corrosion to nearside outer sill not excessive

some cracking to nearside front outer cv boot

some perishing to nearside front brake flexi

Fail 1 Mar 2010 119,276 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

power steering pump damp

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight deterioration to both front wiper blades

slight deterioration to rear number plate

slight play in nearside front inner track rod joint

some corrosion to nearside outer sill not excessive

some cracking to nearside front outer cv boot

some perishing to nearside front brake flexi

Pass 3 Mar 2009 116,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 116,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 113,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 110,465 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 110,448 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 107,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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Y56 FTT is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y56 FTT, 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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Y56 FTT is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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