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AY52 BCU

2002 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,772 mi
Last recorded115,772 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Courier90,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 BCU
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 115,772 miles

extensive welding has been done and undersealed

Pass 4 Aug 2017 114,724 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 112,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 112,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 111,408 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 111,407 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 110,155 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 108,560 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear axle bushes splitting

rear brake pipes from and to load sensor valve have slight corrosion

slight oil leak on engine /gearbox

Fail 1 Aug 2013 108,410 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges and cracking on walls

o/s and n/s rear axle bushes splitting

rear brake pipes from and to load sensor valve have slight corrosion

slight oil leak on engine /gearbox

Pass 18 Jul 2012 101,977 miles

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

Oil leak

chassic advisory

Fail 11 Jul 2012 101,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

chassic advisory

Pass 20 Jul 2011 94,181 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slight cracking between tread

o/s and n/s rear axle bushes wearing

o/s front brake flex cracking

o/s front brake pipe corroding slight

o/s front tyre wearin g on inner edge

slight grabbing on rear brakes

Pass 11 Aug 2010 84,160 miles

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

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

all rear brake pipes corroding

o/s and n/s front brake disc,s rusty

underbody very rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2010 84,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes corroding

o/s and n/s front brake disc,s rusty

underbody very rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2009 73,208 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 73,208 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 51,413 miles

excessive travel on foot brake

front lower suspension bushes inner arm

signs of corrosion on floor pans

slight twist in n/s/f flexi

Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,620 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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AY52 BCU is a 2002 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 90,391 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 AY52 BCU, 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 24 years old, this Ford Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY52 BCU is a 2002 Ford Courier, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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