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YL02 VTE

2002 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,845 mi
Last recorded121,845 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier93,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 VTE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 121,845 miles

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

front shockasorbers soft

fuel pump damp

Pass 5 Feb 2014 119,322 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 119,321 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 116,793 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 116,793 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 108,403 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 108,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 100,110 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 100,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 92,756 miles

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

n/s front tyre has some shoulder wear

Pass 24 Nov 2008 86,706 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 86,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 77,874 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 77,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 67,399 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 67,252 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 67,252 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 52,014 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 52,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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YL02 VTE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YL02 VTE, 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 YL02 VTE registered?

YL02 VTE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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