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W142 BFC

2000 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,466 mi
Last recorded181,466 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Courier91,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 BFC
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 181,466 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 181,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 175,418 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 175,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sills corroding

slam panel damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2010 172,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 167,192 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 167,192 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 163,350 miles

accident damage to offside front wing

damage to both front wheel rims

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear outer door handle broken

unable to open rear doors

Fail 7 Aug 2008 163,322 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

accident damage to offside front wing

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear outer door handle broken

unable to open rear doors

Pass 8 Aug 2007 150,988 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 150,069 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 150,059 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 135,237 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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W142 BFC is a 2000 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 91,635 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 W142 BFC, 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 26 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W142 BFC is a 2000 Ford Courier, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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