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Y853 NCX

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,689 mi
Last recorded196,689 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 NCX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 196,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 196,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,551 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

inner sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

underbody very corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 185,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

inner sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

underbody very corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 171,573 miles

front & rear metal brake pipes corooded not to x/s at time of test.

inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f lower suspention arm rear bush won not to x/s at time of test.

slight engine oil leak.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 171,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front & rear metal brake pipes corooded not to x/s at time of test.

inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f lower suspention arm rear bush won not to x/s at time of test.

slight engine oil leak.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 154,878 miles

inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r parking brake effort slightly low not below limits at time of test.

slight play/wear in steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

underbody corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 135,315 miles

inner & outer sills slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 135,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

inner & outer sills slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 112,138 miles

inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres tread getting low not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r axle bush worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded no sharp or jagged edges at time of test.

Pass 11 May 2007 88,091 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 88,091 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight wear in n/s/f steering rack drumstick.

slight wear in n/s/r & o/s/r top shock mounts.

Pass 11 May 2006 59,893 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear in n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspention arm rear bushes.

Pass 12 May 2005 43,666 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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Y853 NCX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y853 NCX, 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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Y853 NCX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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