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AE02 LFV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,836 mi
Last recorded147,836 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LFV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2016 147,836 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle FOULING ALTERNATOR (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle FOULING O/S/F TYRE ON FULL LOCK (2.3.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.5a)

front brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.5a)

front parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear BEARING SLIGHT RUMBLE

Pass 17 Jun 2015 145,109 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 135,113 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 124,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2012 116,533 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 116,533 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 98,470 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 88,128 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 88,118 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 76,866 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 66,909 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 66,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 55,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 55,198 miles

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

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

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 LFV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AE02 LFV, 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 LFV registered?

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

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