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W661 RCE

2000 Ford Courier

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,605 mi
Last recorded46,605 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Courier91,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW661 RCE
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 46,605 miles

both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

corrosion to sills , rear chassis beams and rear inner wheel arches

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 45,681 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Apr 2015 45,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 May 2014 44,658 miles

both rear inner seal slightli corrodet

Fail 29 Apr 2014 44,592 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear inner seal slightli corrodet

Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,188 miles

front pads low

washers poor

Fail 19 Apr 2013 43,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front pads low

washers poor

Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,978 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 41,978 miles

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,503 miles

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

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

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

hand brake travel long

Fail 20 Apr 2011 40,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

hand brake travel long

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,268 miles

both front and rear number plates delaminating

front brake discs worn and lipped

hand brake travel long

off side head lamp glass stone damage

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,115 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front and rear number plate poor condition

front brake pads getting low and brake discs slightly worn

handbrake travel long

offside front headlamp damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2009 34,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear number plate poor condition

front brake pads getting low and brake discs slightly worn

handbrake travel long

offside front headlamp damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,920 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

front and rear number plate poor condition

front brake discs slightly worn

stone chips in offside headlamp

Pass 21 Apr 2007 29,960 miles

front brake discs worn plus pads getting low

hand brake travel long

stone chips in offside front head lamp

Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,044 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

stone chip in offside front head light

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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W661 RCE is a 2000 Ford Courier in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W661 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 W661 RCE registered?

W661 RCE is a 2000 Ford Courier, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W661 RCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W661 RCE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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