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SH51 EGY

2001 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,355 mi
Last recorded123,355 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier93,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 EGY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2015 123,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 123,355 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 123,355 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 123,355 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 123,355 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 123,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 115,389 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 115,378 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 108,096 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 May 2010 108,078 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Apr 2009 99,668 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 99,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 90,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 90,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 75,605 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 65,866 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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SH51 EGY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH51 EGY, 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 SH51 EGY registered?

SH51 EGY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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