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Y893 BFX

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,159 mi
Last recorded153,159 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 BFX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 153,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 140,815 miles

dash night lights not working

Fail 30 Aug 2014 140,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dash night lights not working

Pass 28 Aug 2013 128,411 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 128,399 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 120,743 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 109,437 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 97,759 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 97,750 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 89,909 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

osf long thread at top of strut securing,but not showing any undue play or steering/suspension malfunction.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 89,909 miles

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

osf long thread at top of strut securing,but not showing any undue play or steering/suspension malfunction.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 89,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

osf long thread at top of strut securing,but not showing any undue play or steering/suspension malfunction.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 78,404 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 78,404 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 68,331 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 68,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside front wheel inner rim & tyre sidewall damaged

Offside rear shock absorber top mounting bush unbonded

Rear axle beam mounts in poor condition

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2006
Pass 12 Sep 2005 51,728 miles

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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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Y893 BFX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y893 BFX, 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 Y893 BFX registered?

Y893 BFX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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