MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,529 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
all metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear wheels slightly damaged
nearside front wheel slightly damaged
nearside rear sill damaged
slight play in both front strut top mounts
slight wear in both rear suspension bushes
slight wear in nearside front wishbone rear bush
all metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both nearside wheels slightly damaged
front tyres wearing unevenly
nearside sill slightly corroded
oil leak
slight play in both front strut top mounts
all metal brake pipes slightly corroded
engine oil leak
front tyres wearing unevenly
slight play in both front strut top mounts
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all metal brake pipes slightly corroded
engine oil leak
front tyres wearing unevenly
slight play in both front strut top mounts
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all rear brake pipes slightly corroded
engine oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Courier?
Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W243 MSL is a 2000 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 W243 MSL, 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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W243 MSL is a 2000 Ford Courier, first registered on 24 July 2000.
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