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YB02 XAC

2002 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,581 mi
Last recorded173,581 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier93,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 XAC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 173,581 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

front bumper has temporary fixings

nearside rear light lens cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

offside front door mirror cracked

offside rear bumper damaged

slight diesel leak from engine area

Pass 21 Aug 2014 166,375 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 156,971 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2012 140,852 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2011 126,748 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 115,600 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 162,378 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 162,256 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 157,042 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED. REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. OIL LEAKS,

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 153,786 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 153,770 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 153,633 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 111,032 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 111,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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YB02 XAC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YB02 XAC, 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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YB02 XAC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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