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AY51 ZFE

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,407 mi
Last recorded195,407 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 ZFE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 195,407 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 195,402 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 191,127 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 187,152 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 182,088 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 176,934 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 171,712 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 167,324 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 163,197 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 163,170 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 152,993 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 150,037 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 151,786 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 151,786 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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AY51 ZFE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 93,890 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 ZFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY51 ZFE registered?

AY51 ZFE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is AY51 ZFE safe to buy?

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