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Y502 GCN

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

120,523 mi
Last recorded120,523 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2006
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 GCN
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2006 120,523 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 120,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 120,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs wearing †rear brake pipes rusting †n/s front wishbone arm bush inner splitting † n/s rear light lense cracked

front centre grille broken †rear exhaust touching on rear bumper †rear engine oily †o/s/rear tyre was flat

n/side headlamp will not adjust

Pass 5 Dec 2005 100,191 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 100,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

tracking check/adjustment required after new tyres are fitted.

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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Y502 GCN is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2001 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 94,569 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 Y502 GCN, 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 25 years old, this Ford Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y502 GCN registered?

Y502 GCN is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y502 GCN safe to buy?

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