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V851 FDK

1999 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,402 mi
Last recorded92,402 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Courier79,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV851 FDK
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 92,402 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 85,675 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 85,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2007 75,092 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 75,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 67,646 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 67,618 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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V851 FDK is a 1999 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 79,321 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 V851 FDK, 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 27 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V851 FDK registered?

V851 FDK is a 1999 Ford Courier, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V851 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V851 FDK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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