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Y894 DCS

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,558 mi
Last recorded107,558 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 DCS
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 107,558 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 May 2014 101,901 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 101,901 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 87,881 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 87,881 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 70,697 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 70,697 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 70,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

advise road springs genrally fitted as pairs

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,756 miles

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

general floor pan corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2010 52,756 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

general floor pan corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2009 40,178 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 31,515 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Courier?

Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,954
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,148
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,376
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,110
Registration plate lamp not working 2,035
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Y894 DCS is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 94,569 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y894 DCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y894 DCS registered?

Y894 DCS is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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