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YL02 VTO

2002 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

137,443 mi
Last recorded137,443 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier93,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 137,443 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 137,442 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 135,852 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 132,793 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 132,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 128,078 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 128,078 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 123,032 miles

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

spare missing

Fail 16 Oct 2009 123,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

spare missing

Pass 13 Oct 2008 118,539 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 118,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 112,289 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 112,289 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm tread depth limit.

severe oil leak from transaxle.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 84,997 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

long hand brake travel

Fail 5 Oct 2006 84,997 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 27 Sep 2005 65,338 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre wall(outer)

Fail 20 Sep 2005 65,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

13% front brake imbalance

front crossmember bent

small cut in off side front tyre sidewall

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 VTO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

YL02 VTO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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