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DN51 YFY

2001 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

176,211 mi
Last recorded176,211 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Courier94,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 YFY
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2013 176,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

both rear axel bushes slightly perished and starting to unbond

rear cross member corroded not in perscribed area

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 174,260 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 174,251 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 168,132 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 168,132 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 159,288 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 159,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 151,494 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 151,494 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 144,056 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 144,056 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 137,552 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 129,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DN51 YFY is a 2001 Ford Courier in White with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DN51 YFY, 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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DN51 YFY is a 2001 Ford Courier, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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