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GL51 EHF

2002 Ford Fiesta Courier

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

81,488 mi
Last recorded81,488 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier93,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 EHF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 81,488 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 81,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 79,461 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 76,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 70,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 70,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 64,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,990 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 60,869 miles

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

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

exhaust rubber perished

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2011 60,861 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREAD DEPTH WORN DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

damp to offside rear brake back plate

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 55,990 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 53,955 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 53,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,184 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 49,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 44,621 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 44,619 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 38,879 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 38,879 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 33,442 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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GL51 EHF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 GL51 EHF, 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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GL51 EHF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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