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WA51 UBH

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,108 mi
Last recorded52,108 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 UBH
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 52,108 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors nearside and offside (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors nearside and offside (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing nearside and offside (2.4.E.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 52,108 miles

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipe (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors nearside and offside (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors nearside and offside (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing nearside and offside (2.4.E.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2016 48,513 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

start of corrosion n/s sill

Fail 26 Sep 2016 48,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

start of corrosion n/s sill

Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,424 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 44,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

n/s indicator not self cancelling fan belt cracking body rust spots under body corrosion spare wheel carrier rusty slight movement o/s/f n/s/f top strut mountings

o/s/f n/s/f tyres worn inner edges o/s/r n/s/r light lens cracked n/s/f outer c/v boot perishing slight play in end of steering rack n/s/f o/s/f n/s/f tyres worn edges

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,332 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 32,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f outer c/v boot perishing o/s/f n/s/f lower suspension arms inner rear bushes splitting slight lift o/s/f n/s/f top strut mountings various under body corrosion spare wheel carrier rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,394 miles

both front tyres worn on edges due to low pressures

front tyres worn low on edges but not within testable tread area

Fail 11 Jun 2011 22,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

both front tyres worn on edges due to low pressures

front tyres worn low on edges but not within testable tread area

Pass 23 Jun 2010 14,382 miles

engine oil leak o/s

handbrake travel needs adjusting

slight play n/s/f swivel joint

Pass 30 Jun 2009 7,391 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2009

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2008 43,848 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,848 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 41,517 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,209 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 38,209 miles

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

o/s/r axel mounting bush becoming unbonded.

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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WA51 UBH is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WA51 UBH, 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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WA51 UBH is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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