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MM51 YLU

2002 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,604 mi
Last recorded102,604 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Courier90,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 YLU
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 102,604 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 102,521 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 93,142 miles

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

both outer sills corroded close to prescribed areas

Fail 26 Oct 2010 93,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded close to prescribed areas

Pass 24 Sep 2009 84,951 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 84,932 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 77,310 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 77,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 74,149 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 64,420 miles

offside front headlight aim to low

How Reliable is the Ford Courier?

Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,954
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,148
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,376
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,110
Registration plate lamp not working 2,035
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MM51 YLU is a 2002 Ford Courier in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 90,391 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MM51 YLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MM51 YLU registered?

MM51 YLU is a 2002 Ford Courier, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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