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HY02 ELW

2002 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,621 mi
Last recorded178,621 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier93,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 ELW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 178,621 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 166,687 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 166,687 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 153,900 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 138,435 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 138,435 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 134,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear number plate bulbs dull

Pass 26 Feb 2011 127,330 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 118,741 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 111,592 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 104,259 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 99,539 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 99,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 Apr 2006 87,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front inner rear wishbone bush bonding breaking

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2006 87,486 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front inner rear wishbone bush bonding breaking

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

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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HY02 ELW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY02 ELW, 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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What year was HY02 ELW registered?

HY02 ELW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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