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AD02 PXJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

150,268 mi
Last recorded150,268 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 PXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 150,268 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 150,203 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 148,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides from brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 146,034 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 146,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 146,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 143,020 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 143,018 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 139,808 miles

Central Rear washer not working

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower lens cracked

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 139,807 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear washer not working

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower lens cracked

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 135,052 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 135,052 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 131,343 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRALLS RUSTY

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 131,343 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRALLS RUSTY

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2017 126,740 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2017 126,740 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 120,991 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 120,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 114,679 miles

RH Outer sill starting to corrode but not considered to be excessive

Pass 11 Jul 2014 105,079 miles

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

Rear tyres have age related cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2014 105,079 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres have age related cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2013 95,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres rolled off on inner edge.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear tyres perished and cracked in tread

Pass 12 Jul 2013 95,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres rolled off on inner edge.

Rear tyres perished and cracked in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2012 83,994 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,614 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 74,614 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 67,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,714 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,537 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly (badly) v/low inner tread

corrosion o/s outer sill needs attention

lower performance from o/s/r foot brake

splits inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2009 58,537 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres worn unevenly (badly) v/low inner tread

corrosion o/s outer sill needs attention

lower performance from o/s/r foot brake

splits inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,944 miles

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

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

corrosion o/s outer sill

front tyres worn very low inner tread

noise (slight) and freeplay in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2007 34,498 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 26,165 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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AD02 PXJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD02 PXJ, 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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AD02 PXJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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