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YR51 WGC

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,233 mi
Last recorded146,233 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 WGC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 146,233 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 146,231 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 137,249 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 137,249 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 131,657 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 125,172 miles

rear tortion bar bushes worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 116,786 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 107,644 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f bottom arm bushes split

n/s/f cv boot cut but not leaking

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

wipers not clearing screen 100%

Pass 31 Oct 2007 99,450 miles

n/s and o/s bottom arm bushes split

n/s washer jet not hitting screen

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

o/s headlight chipped

wipers not clearing screen 100%

Pass 4 Oct 2006 91,460 miles

o/s headlamp cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2005 84,262 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2005 84,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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YR51 WGC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR51 WGC, 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 YR51 WGC registered?

YR51 WGC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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