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LD02 OWB

2002 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,850 mi
Last recorded40,850 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier93,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 OWB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 40,850 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 39,192 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 36,306 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 36,306 miles

Front All direction indicators not working both said (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators not working both said (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 35,798 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low slower to rise 38% pads appear to have got hot ? (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust is rusty

oil leak

rear number plate is poor

windscreen scuttle needs cleaning (may block drains)

Pass 21 Oct 2020 35,172 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes are starting to de laminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust is rusty

rear number plate is poor

Pass 29 Oct 2019 34,490 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust is rusty

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2019 34,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyres is badly perished recommend this is replaced

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust is rusty

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2018 33,511 miles

front lower arm bushes are perished

front tyres are perished

oil leak

rear number plate is poor

Pass 13 Oct 2017 32,393 miles

both lower arm bushes are perished

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s and r/n/s tyre are perished

o/s inner c/v boot is perished and covered in oil

oil leak

rear number plate is poor

Pass 26 Oct 2016 30,911 miles

coolant toped up

front lower arm bushes are perished esp n/s

oil leak

rear number plate is poor

Pass 27 Oct 2015 29,258 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front esp n/s (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is rusty

oil leak

rear number plate is poor

Pass 28 Oct 2014 27,419 miles

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

exhaust rusty

r/n/s tyre perished

the clutch will need replacing very soon

Fail 28 Oct 2014 27,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust rusty

r/n/s tyre perished

the clutch will need replacing very soon

Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres low on tread and worn on edges esp inner !

oil leak (slight)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 22,871 miles

both front tyres worn at inner edge

exhaust rusty

f/n/s wheel damaged and tyre curbed

oil leak noted at front of engine (slight)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 20,464 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s strut noted weeping oil

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2011 20,464 miles

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

exhaust rusty

f/n/s strut noted weeping oil

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 18,649 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

f/n/s tyre damaged at outer wall

Pass 25 Oct 2010 18,649 miles

f/n/s tyre damaged at outer wall

Fail 21 Oct 2009 16,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,579 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 14,317 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 14,317 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 10,996 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 10,996 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 7,776 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 7,776 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 4,547 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 4,547 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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LD02 OWB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD02 OWB, 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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LD02 OWB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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