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NL02 FMX

2002 Ford Fiesta Courier

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,242 mi
Last recorded143,242 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier93,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 FMX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2016 143,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside rear back panel (6.1.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch area

Pass 17 Dec 2015 134,013 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 134,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 125,783 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 125,783 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2013 118,826 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 102,920 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 102,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 96,094 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen scratched

Fail 21 Nov 2011 96,094 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Nov 2010 89,638 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre perished

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2009 89,555 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 89,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 81,904 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 May 2008 81,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2007 72,110 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 71,909 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 58,144 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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NL02 FMX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NL02 FMX, 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 NL02 FMX registered?

NL02 FMX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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