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YL51 URP

2002 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,637 mi
Last recorded142,637 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier93,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 URP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 142,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 131,252 miles

somedamage to n/s headlamp glass

Fail 12 Jun 2014 131,227 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

somedamage to n/s headlamp glass

Pass 18 Jun 2013 117,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 17 Jun 2013 117,437 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 20 Jun 2012 108,561 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 108,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 96,124 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 92,772 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 90,385 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,154 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Jun 2008 77,159 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres slightly out-of-shape

Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 60,005 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,647 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 45,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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YL51 URP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YL51 URP, 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 YL51 URP registered?

YL51 URP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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