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SL51 UKE

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,253 mi
Last recorded126,253 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 UKE
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2016 126,253 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All under body corrosion

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 122,784 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing off inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre scrubbing off inner edge

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 116,629 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Sep 2013 109,565 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 101,193 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 92,392 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 83,429 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 72,313 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 59,206 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 50,324 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 50,324 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 47,272 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 47,272 miles

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

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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SL51 UKE is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SL51 UKE, 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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SL51 UKE is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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