CarVerify

Free Car Check

HG51 VST

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,848 mi
Last recorded95,848 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 VST
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

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

weak in places on underside of van

Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

getting weak in places on underside

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2016 95,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2015 93,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak

sills getting weak

spare tyre below limit

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2015 93,325 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak

sills getting weak

spare tyre below limit

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2014 87,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

chips on windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2013 84,125 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 81,581 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 79,031 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,287 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 78,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,441 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2008 76,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2007 71,288 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 71,288 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 56,800 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 56,737 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 44,635 miles

Rear axle end bushes worn both sides

Fail 7 Nov 2005 44,586 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear axle end bushes worn both sides

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
Full Ford Fiesta Courier reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HG51 VST is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HG51 VST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG51 VST?

You can check the full history of HG51 VST by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HG51 VST registered?

HG51 VST is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is HG51 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 VST shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG51 VST have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HG51 VST. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.