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BJ51 HNU

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,202 mi
Last recorded147,202 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 HNU
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2018 147,202 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear arch/sill corner corroded

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

poor repairs to sills

Pass 14 Oct 2016 144,134 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 144,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 141,630 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 141,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 139,144 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 131,516 miles

engine oil leak

n/s front inner face brake disc worn and corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 131,516 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine oil leak

n/s front inner face brake disc worn and corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 124,065 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 124,065 miles

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

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

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

hand brake cables outer casing corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 116,192 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 116,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs corroded

offside parking brake has slightly lower effort

Pass 23 Jul 2010 109,614 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 109,614 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 98,511 miles

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

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

O/S/R Handbrake cable corroding.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Slight seepage around Gearbox Selector Shaft Oil Seal.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 95,944 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 78,946 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Spare wheel missing.

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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BJ51 HNU is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BJ51 HNU, 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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BJ51 HNU is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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