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EX51 UKY

2001 Ford Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 UKY
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2011

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 May 2011 140,185 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 139,819 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 139,544 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 139,544 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 114,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 114,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 83,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EX51 UKY is a 2001 Ford Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EX51 UKY, 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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What year was EX51 UKY registered?

EX51 UKY is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is EX51 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 UKY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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