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PG51 EXU

2001 Ford Courier

Black Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,797 mi
Last recorded43,797 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 EXU
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 43,797 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 42,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has corrossion

Fail 10 Nov 2021 42,811 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 42,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 41,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 41,130 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 40,051 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 39,988 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 39,116 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,307 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 37,302 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 36,338 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,210 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,396 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 31,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,738 miles

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

REAR DOORS PAD LOCKED CLOSED?? BUT DO FUNCTION AS INTENDED...?

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 20,629 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 10,043 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 6,670 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 6,180 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 5,151 miles

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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PG51 EXU is a 2001 Ford Courier in Black with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PG51 EXU, 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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What year was PG51 EXU registered?

PG51 EXU is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is PG51 EXU safe to buy?

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