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AD51 XCB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,008 mi
Last recorded110,008 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 XCB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 110,008 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2012 103,167 miles

n/s/f driveshaft gaiter cracking

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm and wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm and cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2011 95,913 miles

o/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted

Fail 30 Mar 2011 95,835 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

o/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 86,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 86,982 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Mar 2009 79,288 miles

alloy wheel nuts fitted on steel wheels ?

Fail 30 Mar 2009 79,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

alloy wheel nuts fitted on steel wheels ?

Fail 31 Mar 2008 70,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 70,641 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,561 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,252 miles

Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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AD51 XCB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD51 XCB, 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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AD51 XCB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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