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Y741 BEJ

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,651 mi
Last recorded66,651 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 BEJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,651 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 66,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,990 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 64,990 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,285 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Surface corrosion to underside

Fail 27 Mar 2012 56,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,286 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 47,286 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,533 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle has alot of surface corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,538 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 40,538 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,312 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 355,471 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 35,399 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 29,110 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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Y741 BEJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y741 BEJ, 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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Y741 BEJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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