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YG02 VLU

2002 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,913 mi
Last recorded152,913 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier93,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 VLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 152,913 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and approaching limit

both rear tyres cracking on tread and wearing on inner and outer edges

damage to rear door

nearside front to rear compensator brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

offside front brake hose cracking slightly

offside front seatbelt fraying slightly

offside inner sill corroded

oil leak

slight corrosion offside front inner wing brake pipe

Fail 27 Mar 2013 152,778 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and approaching limit

both rear tyres cracking on tread and wearing on inner and outer edges

damage to rear door

hand brake travel slightly high

nearside front to compensator brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

offside front brake hose cracking slightly

offside front seatbelt fraying slightly

offside inner sill corroded

oil leak

slight corrosion offside front inner wing brake pipe

Pass 21 Mar 2012 146,120 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 146,120 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 141,343 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 134,868 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 134,868 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 127,338 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 127,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 126,661 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 126,661 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 116,823 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 116,823 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 90,877 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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YG02 VLU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YG02 VLU, 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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YG02 VLU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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