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KU51 UTB

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,388 mi
Last recorded133,388 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 UTB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 133,388 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen /outside swept area zone b

fuel pump damp / no leak found during test

Fail 8 Jun 2016 133,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen /outside swept area zone b

fuel pump damp / no leak found during test

Pass 7 Jun 2014 132,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2014 132,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 124,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 18 May 2013 124,363 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 1 Jun 2012 117,248 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 117,248 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Sep 2011 117,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2010 108,547 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 108,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 100,583 miles

rear axle bushes worn,ns outer sill corroded,nsr upper shock absorber bush worn

Fail 25 Sep 2009 100,583 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear axle bushes worn,ns outer sill corroded,nsr upper shock absorber bush worn

Pass 19 Sep 2008 96,766 miles

both wiper blades split

Pass 3 Oct 2007 95,131 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 95,130 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 87,170 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear bumper end caps loose

Pass 14 Sep 2005 78,742 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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KU51 UTB is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KU51 UTB, 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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What year was KU51 UTB registered?

KU51 UTB is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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