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YF51 VXJ

2002 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,833 mi
Last recorded147,833 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier93,609 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 VXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 147,833 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 146,725 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 97,343 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 97,343 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 70,264 miles

Nail in N/S rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 70,264 miles

Nail in N/S rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,168 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 55,082 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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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YF51 VXJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YF51 VXJ, 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 YF51 VXJ registered?

YF51 VXJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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