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GK51 XPN

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

96,784 mi
Last recorded96,784 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 XPN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,784 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 96,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jul 2016 96,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2015 90,610 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 90,590 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,821 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 73,671 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013
Fail 25 Oct 2013

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012
Fail 9 Oct 2012

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011
Fail 1 Sep 2011

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2011
Fail 21 Jan 2011

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 38,500 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,864 miles

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

have made temp repair to numberplates should be replaced

recommend adjustment of brake compensator valve

Fail 7 Aug 2009 30,864 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

have made temp repair to numberplates should be replaced

recommend adjustment of brake compensator valve

Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,083 miles

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

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

Oil leak

washers slightly blocked

Pass 18 Aug 2007 21,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 17,681 miles

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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GK51 XPN is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 GK51 XPN, 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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GK51 XPN is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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