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WU51 FNW

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

171,929 mi
Last recorded171,929 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 FNW
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2012 171,929 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 20 Aug 2011 161,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 161,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 154,836 miles

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

O/s driveshaft inner equal length bearing noisy, maybe give incorrect indications of faulty wheel bearing..

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 154,798 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/s driveshaft inner equal length bearing noisy, maybe give incorrect indications of faulty wheel bearing..

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 143,168 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 133,623 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 133,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 126,607 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 126,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 116,432 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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WU51 FNW is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WU51 FNW, 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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WU51 FNW is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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