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GBD 251B

2001 Ford Falcon

Maroon Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,200 mi
Last recorded14,200 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Falcon66,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBD 251B
MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 14,200 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 126,675 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan skin soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 12,647 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 11,615 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 10,857 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 10,712 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 10,695 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 10,566 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 10,319 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 93,435 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 8,406 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 7,832 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 6,982 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 6,459 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 5,977 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 5,527 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Falcon?

Based on 1,760 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,080
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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GBD 251B is a 2001 Ford Falcon in Maroon with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Ford Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 66,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Falcon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBD 251B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Falcon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GBD 251B registered?

GBD 251B is a 2001 Ford Falcon, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is GBD 251B safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBD 251B shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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