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AD02 UNS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,095 mi
Last recorded121,095 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 UNS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 121,095 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 116,294 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 116,236 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 111,842 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 108,253 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 108,253 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 107,791 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 106,443 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 99,535 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering dust cover has slightly damage

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 99,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust holder (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,622 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

interior mirror not fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2018 86,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 75,160 miles

rear brake balance only just met

Fail 26 Jun 2017 75,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

rear brake balance only just met

Pass 29 Jun 2016 71,840 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 71,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,163 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 67,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 62,833 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,370 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,889 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 49,883 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,235 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,571 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 42,435 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight air leak on vacuum pipe to pressure valv

Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,951 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,365 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,858 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 31,003 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 29,794 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 UNS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UNS, 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 UNS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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