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2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,661 mi
Last recorded41,661 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4738 K
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 41,661 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 41,373 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 41,235 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 40,982 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 40,831 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 40,693 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 40,541 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 40,325 miles

O/S/R BRAKE CHECK STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 10 Jul 2017 39,908 miles

both front brake disks lipped

exhaust system in general is coroded

fuel filter coroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 39,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,044 miles

both front dics lipped

both front lower arm bushes perished

Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,338 miles

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

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

both front disks slightly lipped and scored

fuel filter coroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,588 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,725 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

FRONT PADS 40% WORN

REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 9 Aug 2010 34,765 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,765 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,910 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,477 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,064 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 32,637 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 32,637 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 23,938 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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4738 K is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 61,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4738 K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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4738 K is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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