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FD51 EPY

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,579 mi
Last recorded164,579 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 EPY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 164,579 miles

Both outer sills patch welded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 164,562 miles

Bearing noise from engine

Both outer sill areas patch welded ( quality questionable )

Heavy repair to nearside rear chassis area

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 164,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Bearing noise from engine

Both outer sill areas patch welded ( quality questionable )

Heavy repair to nearside rear chassis area

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 159,859 miles

o/s/f driveshaft bearing/mount rough

slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 7 Dec 2007 159,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f driveshaft bearing/mount rough

slight play in rear axle bushes

unable to open fuel cap

Pass 30 Nov 2006 144,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FD51 EPY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD51 EPY, 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 FD51 EPY registered?

FD51 EPY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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