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Y817 CNG

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

164,266 mi
Last recorded164,266 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 CNG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 164,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear outer body sill area slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 163,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area around seat mounting (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear outer body sill area slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 138,277 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 137,668 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 117,092 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 117,032 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 104,220 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 90,882 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,477 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 69,065 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has worn edges.

Offside front tyre has worn inner edge.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,944 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,974 miles

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

clutch???

Fail 16 Feb 2010 59,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

clutch???

Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,279 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 57,278 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,789 miles

front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

Fail 3 Apr 2008 52,789 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Apr 2007 44,666 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 44,666 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front wiper blade

Pass 28 Mar 2006 40,248 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 40,248 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y817 CNG is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y817 CNG, 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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Y817 CNG is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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