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AJ51 GFE

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,442 mi
Last recorded156,442 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 GFE
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2011 156,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 142,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 134,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 134,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 127,719 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 127,683 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both rear inner wings ,showing signs of tyres fouling wings when car loaded.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 119,011 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 119,011 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front headlamp badly chipped

Pass 21 Aug 2006 101,621 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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AJ51 GFE is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AJ51 GFE, 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.

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AJ51 GFE is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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