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GV51 OBH

2001 Ford Courier

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,225 mi
Last recorded142,225 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 OBH
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 142,225 miles

Body has slight corrosion General under neith. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 138,796 miles

Front tyres on the wear bars

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 138,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wing (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres on the wear bars

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 134,048 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 134,048 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 133,136 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

General underside corrosion and evidence of previous repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 133,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

General underside corrosion and evidence of previous repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 130,386 miles

Rear center exhaust rubber cracking.

Rear small brake pipe starting to corrode on load compensator.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 127,665 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 124,726 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 124,699 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 121,763 miles

Front brake hoses starting to crack.

Near side rear tyre rubbes on inner wing linner.

Off side rear brake hose shows signs it may have rubbed.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 118,674 miles

parking brake travel slightly high

Pass 21 Nov 2008 115,566 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 111,911 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 107,619 miles

Near side front tyre wearing close to limit on inside edge.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 103,526 miles

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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GV51 OBH is a 2001 Ford Courier in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV51 OBH, 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 GV51 OBH registered?

GV51 OBH is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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