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X998 FCR

2000 Ford Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,201 mi
Last recorded66,201 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Courier91,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 FCR
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,201 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 66,198 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 64,966 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

underbody rusted

Pass 25 Jan 2012 63,305 miles

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

all four shock absorbers poor condition

general condition of vehicle is rusted

Fail 24 Jan 2012 63,305 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

all four shock absorbers poor condition

general condition of vehicle is rusted

Pass 2 Feb 2011 61,743 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 61,743 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

front discs slightly worn

general under body surface corrosion

high hand brake travel

Pass 3 Feb 2010 59,766 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 59,766 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

body damage o/s

damage rear n/o/plate

hanbrake long travel

n/s/rear wheel arch rusty underside of body rusty

o/s/inner drive shaft gaiter torn

tracking needs checking

Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,979 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 56,979 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

airbox loose

damage to front number plate

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

long handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2007 49,123 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,123 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,245 miles

wear in rear suspension large bushes

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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X998 FCR is a 2000 Ford Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X998 FCR, 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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X998 FCR is a 2000 Ford Courier, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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