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EY02 WLJ

2002 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,422 mi
Last recorded135,422 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier93,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 WLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 135,422 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 135,422 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 135,411 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wheel arch - shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyres over ten years old fitted to front and rear axles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 134,931 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear x 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel pump ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle n/s and o/s slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty in places

offside headlight slightly condensated

Fail 15 Jun 2022 134,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear x 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel pump ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle n/s and o/s slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty in places

offside headlight slightly condensated

Pass 17 Mar 2017 132,771 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces ;

o/s/front headlight slightly condensated

screen chips

Fail 17 Mar 2017 132,771 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box / pipe ; (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces ;

o/s/front headlight slightly condensated

screen chips

Pass 10 Mar 2016 131,889 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs corroded

spare tyre defective ;

Fail 7 Mar 2016 131,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs corroded

spare tyre defective ;

Pass 6 Jul 2011 127,058 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

osr wheel has been touching inner wheel arch

Pass 21 Apr 2010 122,362 miles

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

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

rear inner wheel arches carpeted

Pass 29 Apr 2009 118,990 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 112,622 miles
Fail 12 May 2008

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre has been run flat due to puncture

Pass 28 Feb 2007 102,368 miles

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

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

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

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Feb 2006 89,070 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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EY02 WLJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 93,609 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 Fiesta Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY02 WLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EY02 WLJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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