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Y821 FMS

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,698 mi
Last recorded146,698 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY821 FMS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 146,698 miles

corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Fail 25 Jul 2012 146,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Pass 9 Dec 2008 146,564 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 146,563 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2006 139,657 miles

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

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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Y821 FMS is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y821 FMS, 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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What year was Y821 FMS registered?

Y821 FMS is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y821 FMS safe to buy?

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