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DF51 CHO

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,975 mi
Last recorded120,975 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 CHO
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 120,975 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

water leak at thermostat

Fail 30 Jan 2013 120,963 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

water leak at thermostat

Pass 8 Feb 2012 113,183 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 113,154 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Feb 2011 103,243 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 103,243 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 95,726 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 86,721 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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DF51 CHO is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF51 CHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF51 CHO registered?

DF51 CHO is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is DF51 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 CHO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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