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NA51 VBF

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

233,827 mi
Last recorded233,827 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA51 VBF
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2015 233,827 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014 231,627 miles

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 231,573 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 229,055 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 229,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 227,461 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

chassi & sills corroded in prescribed & none prescribed areas all over

fuel tank rusty

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres rubbing on wheel arch cover

spare wheel flat

Fail 31 Jul 2012 227,461 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

chassi & sills corroded in prescribed & none prescribed areas all over

fuel tank rusty

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres rubbing on wheel arch cover

spare wheel flat

Pass 11 Aug 2011 223,063 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 223,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 223,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 218,076 miles

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

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

advise inner sil and outer sil surface corrsion

advise rear end of vehicle surface corrsion

Fail 2 Aug 2010 218,070 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise inner sil and outer sil surface corrsion

advise rear end of vehicle surface corrsion

Pass 5 Aug 2009 211,742 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 211,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 205,639 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 205,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 198,412 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 198,351 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

How Reliable is the Ford Courier?

Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,954
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,148
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,376
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,110
Registration plate lamp not working 2,035
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NA51 VBF is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2001 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 94,569 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NA51 VBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NA51 VBF is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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