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Y978 NBT

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,237 mi
Last recorded136,237 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 NBT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 136,237 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 136,237 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 129,325 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 120,531 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 120,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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Y978 NBT is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y978 NBT, 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 Y978 NBT registered?

Y978 NBT is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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