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RL51 GYG

2002 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,348 mi
Last recorded156,348 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Courier90,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 GYG
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 156,348 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 156,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 150,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 150,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 141,278 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake lever almost on max travel

power steering pipes are close to engine pully

Pass 23 Nov 2010 141,278 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

hand brake lever almost on max travel

power steering pipes are close to engine pully

Pass 27 Nov 2009 126,715 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 112,802 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 102,851 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 102,851 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 92,866 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 80,827 miles

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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RL51 GYG is a 2002 Ford Courier in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL51 GYG, 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 RL51 GYG registered?

RL51 GYG is a 2002 Ford Courier, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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