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Y823 CNG

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,974 mi
Last recorded117,974 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 CNG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2011 117,974 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Corrosion to nearside outer sill & wheel arch

Corrosion to offside sill/ door shut

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside headlight lens slightly damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer sill corroded

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 22 Sep 2010 111,037 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 22 Sep 2010 111,036 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 18 Aug 2009 98,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 98,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 86,099 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre small cracks

offside rear tyre small cracks

Pass 7 Jun 2007 74,442 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 70,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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Y823 CNG is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y823 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y823 CNG?

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What year was Y823 CNG registered?

Y823 CNG is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y823 CNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y823 CNG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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