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AY51 VCC

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,850 mi
Last recorded86,850 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 VCC
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 86,850 miles

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

general underbody surface corrosion

nearside & offside sill & floor sections heavily undersealed

Fail 4 May 2011 86,806 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

general underbody surface corrosion

nearside & offside sill & floor sections heavily undersealed

Pass 5 May 2010 80,107 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 80,107 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 71,798 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 71,798 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,728 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,655 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 44,861 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 36,849 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 36,849 miles
Fail 3 May 2005 36,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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AY51 VCC is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY51 VCC, 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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What year was AY51 VCC registered?

AY51 VCC is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AY51 VCC safe to buy?

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