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W981 OGU

2000 Ford Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,853 mi
Last recorded104,853 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Courier91,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 OGU
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 104,853 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

front number plate starting too detioriate

slight movement + starting to perish in nearside + offside rear axle bushes

slight movement in nearside + offside front top shock mountings

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills + rear cross member

surface corrosion to nearside middle outer sill

Fail 25 Feb 2009 104,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

front number plate starting too detioriate

slight movement + starting to perish in nearside + offside rear axle bushes

slight movement in nearside + offside front top shock mountings

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills + rear cross member

surface corrosion to nearside middle outer sill

Pass 13 Feb 2008 102,554 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 102,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 100,491 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 95,730 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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W981 OGU is a 2000 Ford Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W981 OGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W981 OGU registered?

W981 OGU is a 2000 Ford Courier, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W981 OGU safe to buy?

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