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DV51 LXS

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,295 mi
Last recorded63,295 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 LXS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,295 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses perished

both front brake pipes corroded

both front coil springs corroded

brake pipe comp to n/s/.rear hose corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/outer sill corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 63,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake hoses perished

both front brake pipes corroded

both front coil springs corroded

brake pipe comp to n/s/.rear hose corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,818 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded in places

exhaust fouling body

Fail 17 Jan 2013 61,812 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

all metal brake pipes corroded in places

exhaust fouling body

Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,598 miles

all brake pipes have slight corrosion & heavlly greased

n/s/rear inner & outer sill poor

Fail 28 Feb 2012 60,590 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

all brake pipes have slight corrosion & heavlly greased

n/s/rear inner & outer sill poor

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,701 miles

all metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

both outer sills in poor condition

nearside mirror in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2011 54,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

all metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

both outer sills in poor condition

nearside mirror in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,590 miles

both rear view mirror in poor condition

lot of travel on footbrake and handbrake

smoke emissions high but passed

Fail 25 Feb 2009 45,590 miles

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

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

both rear view mirror in poor condition

lot of travel on footbrake and handbrake

smoke emissions high but passed

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,292 miles

n/s mirror in poor condition

o/s wishbone rear bush in poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2008 42,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

n/s mirror in poor condition

o/s wishbone rear bush in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,850 miles

Oil leak

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

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

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,168 miles

compensator stiff. †Both mirrors cracked

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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DV51 LXS is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DV51 LXS, 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 DV51 LXS registered?

DV51 LXS is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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