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FJ51 VBZ

2001 Ford Pick Up

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,113 mi
Last recorded125,113 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Pick Up95,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VBZ
MakeFord
ModelPick Up
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 125,113 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 125,075 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings tank (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 121,566 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 119,020 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 119,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 116,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 113,185 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 113,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 106,774 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 106,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 106,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 95,615 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 87,446 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Pick Up?

Based on 1,826 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
1,594
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
fog lamp not working 24
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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FJ51 VBZ is a 2001 Ford Pick Up in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Ford Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 95,615 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ51 VBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ51 VBZ registered?

FJ51 VBZ is a 2001 Ford Pick Up, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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