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W475 RCE

2000 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,352 mi
Last recorded69,352 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Courier91,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW475 RCE
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,352 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 69,347 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 62,219 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,660 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes poor and starting to detach

both front tyres low tread

both rear tyres poor (low and wearing on inner edges)

general underbody corrosion

heavy oil leak / staining on o/s of block

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

slight movement in both front strut top mounts

Fail 14 Sep 2009 55,660 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both front lower arm rear bushes poor and starting to detach

both front tyres low tread

both rear tyres poor (low and wearing on inner edges)

front brake disks and pads appear low

general underbody corrosion

heavy oil leak / staining on o/s of block

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

slight movement in both front strut top mounts

Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,106 miles

Nail in offside front and rear tyres.

Nearside front lower wishbone rear bush detaching.

Slight play in offside front strut top.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 42,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,701 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,518 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 33,360 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 33,360 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W475 RCE is a 2000 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W475 RCE, 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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What year was W475 RCE registered?

W475 RCE is a 2000 Ford Courier, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W475 RCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W475 RCE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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