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AE02 FPV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,727 mi
Last recorded97,727 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FPV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,727 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 90,516 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 90,489 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILLS (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISY

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + NAIL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 78,385 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 78,308 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,462 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 58,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 58,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,154 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2013 50,733 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,367 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 40,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 35,784 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 31,626 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 27,570 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 23,635 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,038 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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AE02 FPV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE02 FPV, 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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What year was AE02 FPV registered?

AE02 FPV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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