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X283 HRE

2000 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,380 mi
Last recorded84,380 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Courier91,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 HRE
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 84,380 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust frontpipe corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2012 84,375 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust frontpipe corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,366 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 75,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 66,359 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 66,359 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,991 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 52,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,093 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 30,166 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 30,160 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED †BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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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X283 HRE 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 54.5%.

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 X283 HRE, 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 X283 HRE registered?

X283 HRE is a 2000 Ford Courier, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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