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NJ51 VLL

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,679 mi
Last recorded123,679 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 VLL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 123,679 miles

cv boots perished

front bushes perished

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2012 115,453 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 115,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 101,441 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 101,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 95,260 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2010 95,260 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 89,395 miles

front tyres close to limits on edges. rear subframe/ torsion bar mounts worn/ slightly displaced, no play. various sill and underside surface corrosion, not holed.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 89,395 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front tyres close to limits on edges. rear subframe/ torsion bar mounts worn/ slightly displaced, no play. various sill and underside surface corrosion, not holed.

Fail 30 May 2008 85,353 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake flexis perished, no cords showing. residue at P.A.S pump, no visable leaks after cleaning. surface corrosion to outer sills and chassis.

Pass 30 May 2008 85,353 miles

front brake flexis perished, no cords showing. residue at P.A.S pump, no visable leaks after cleaning. surface corrosion to outer sills and chassis.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 77,523 miles

Oil leak

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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NJ51 VLL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NJ51 VLL, 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 NJ51 VLL registered?

NJ51 VLL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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