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MU51 DSV

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,927 mi
Last recorded40,927 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 DSV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,927 miles

both side sill slight corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 40,927 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side front (1.8)

both side sill slight corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,719 miles

NS/OS rear torsion bar rubber bushes have slight cracking

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)

Oil leak

no spare wheel fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare wheel missing

Fail 20 Jun 2013 35,679 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolent level low

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight travel in handbrake

Spare wheel missing

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,768 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,881 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion on rear section.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,037 miles

rear exhaust pipe starting to corrode close to silencer .

Pass 26 May 2009 25,958 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 21,295 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,368 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 17,647 miles

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

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

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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MU51 DSV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MU51 DSV, 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 MU51 DSV registered?

MU51 DSV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MU51 DSV safe to buy?

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