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Y866 VLD

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,965 mi
Last recorded73,965 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 VLD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 73,965 miles

car has genral corrosion

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2015 73,965 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

car has genral corrosion

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 70,168 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hard corrosion under floor areas

Fail 8 May 2014 69,962 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2013 66,300 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 66,297 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 61,071 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 61,064 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 56,720 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,258 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 53,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 48,293 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 42,650 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 39,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 35,419 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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Y866 VLD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y866 VLD, 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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Y866 VLD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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