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MJ51 LSX

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,672 mi
Last recorded103,672 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 LSX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2014 103,672 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,091 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

uanble to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2013 96,091 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

uanble to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2012 83,003 miles

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

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

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

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

SRS light on

travel in brake pedal

Fail 4 Apr 2012 82,993 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,512 miles

Advise replacement or thorough cleanup/rustproofing of underbody brake lines.

Advise thorough rustproofing of vehicle underbody.

Advise thorough service of vehicle

Exhaust system in poor condition - advise replacement.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,094 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON

ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

ENGINE MISFIRE

FUEL TANK IS CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F SHOCKABSORBER IS DAMP

N/S/R OUTER SILL SUSPENSION MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED

O/S/ AND N/S OUTER SILL IS CORRODED

O/S/ AND N/S/INNER SILLS AND FLOOR AND CHASSIS SEEMS ARE ALL CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

O/S/F INNER WHEEL RIM IS DAMAGED SLIGHLTY

O/S/R TOP SHOCKABSORBER BUSH IS WORN

SLIGHT WEAR O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND PIPE IS DAMP

THE REAR CROSS MEMBER IS CORRODED

THE REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHIES ARE CORRODED

UNABLE TO CHECK INNER REAR ARCHIES DUE TO COVERS

Fail 28 Feb 2010 68,094 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON

ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

ENGINE MISFIRE

FUEL TANK IS CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F SHOCKABSORBER IS DAMP

N/S/R OUTER SILL SUSPENSION MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED

O/S/ AND N/S OUTER SILL IS CORRODED

O/S/ AND N/S/INNER SILLS AND FLOOR AND CHASSIS SEEMS ARE ALL CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

O/S/F INNER WHEEL RIM IS DAMAGED SLIGHLTY

O/S/R TOP SHOCKABSORBER BUSH IS WORN

SLIGHT WEAR O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND PIPE IS DAMP

THE REAR CROSS MEMBER IS CORRODED

THE REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHIES ARE CORRODED

UNABLE TO CHECK INNER REAR ARCHIES DUE TO COVERS

Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,785 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 62,785 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 53,994 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,005 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 42,879 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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MJ51 LSX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MJ51 LSX, 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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MJ51 LSX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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