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WF52 DWG

2003 Ford Courier

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,476 mi
Last recorded71,476 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Courier70,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 DWG
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 71,476 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 70,604 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 70,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 70,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 70,582 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 70,446 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 70,259 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 69,813 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 69,813 miles

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded center brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 69,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded but not leaking

exhaust rear bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 9 Apr 2018 61,843 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 61,843 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,773 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from lsv (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear)(front section in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mounting is detached

Fail 14 Mar 2017 60,773 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from lsv (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear)(front section in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mounting is detached

Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,151 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,730 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,006 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,653 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 35,279 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,094 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,927 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 24,255 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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WF52 DWG is a 2003 Ford Courier in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 70,582 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 WF52 DWG, 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 23 years old, this Ford Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WF52 DWG registered?

WF52 DWG is a 2003 Ford Courier, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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