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LV51 BFU

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,744 mi
Last recorded138,744 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 BFU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 138,744 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 119,666 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

wipers worn, n/s/f and o/s/f trim missing, damage to rear, axle bushes worn to acceptable limit, brake pipes at rear rusting, n/s/f tyre worn right to minimum limit, front pads worn to minimum, oil leaks from engine, rust on sills/arches.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 119,666 miles

wipers worn, n/s/f and o/s/f trim missing, damage to rear, axle bushes worn to acceptable limit, brake pipes at rear rusting, n/s/f tyre worn right to minimum limit, front pads worn to minimum, oil leaks from engine, rust on sills/arches.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 101,465 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 89,097 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 89,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2006 79,223 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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LV51 BFU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV51 BFU, 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 LV51 BFU registered?

LV51 BFU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LV51 BFU safe to buy?

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