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LC02 LCU

2002 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,911 mi
Last recorded206,911 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier93,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 LCU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 206,911 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 206,644 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 194,699 miles

corrosion to near and off side sills not in prescribed area

Fail 19 Apr 2013 194,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to near and off side sills not in prescribed area

Pass 23 Apr 2012 175,178 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2011 150,909 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 150,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 135,380 miles

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

Offside front door inner handle inscure but still working

Offside front tyre worn flat on inner and outer edges but not showing ply or cord

Offside rear tyre worn flat on inner and outer edges but not showing ply or cord

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 May 2009 121,544 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 121,544 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 103,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OBJECT IN N/S REAR TYRE TREAD REAR DOOR LOCK CONDTION POOR

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 103,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OBJECT IN N/S REAR TYRE TREAD REAR DOOR LOCK CONDTION POOR

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 81,104 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 81,104 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 68,460 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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LC02 LCU 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 60%.

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 LC02 LCU, 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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LC02 LCU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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