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BN51 VWY

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,644 mi
Last recorded75,644 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 VWY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,644 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Nearside Front brake flexy cracking

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

previous welding repairs carried out

rear tyres worn uneven and close to limit

Fail 2 Sep 2015 75,644 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Nearside Front brake flexy cracking

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

previous welding repairs carried out

rear tyres worn uneven and close to limit

Fail 16 Mar 2015 75,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

whole underbody corroding heavily

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering pipes corroding

slight play in both strut tops

Pass 18 Feb 2014 68,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,438 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 66,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 63,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,863 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,860 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 57,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 55,469 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 55,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,648 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 52,586 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,784 miles

1.n/s front door mirror loose †2.slight damage to o/s rear lamp unit

Pass 7 Jul 2006 46,727 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 46,511 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BN51 VWY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN51 VWY, 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 BN51 VWY registered?

BN51 VWY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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