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AE02 LHB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,518 mi
Last recorded118,518 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LHB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 118,518 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 118,518 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 112,619 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 112,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 111,273 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 109,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 107,195 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 105,158 miles

Various brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 11 Apr 2017 102,613 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 7 Apr 2016 99,495 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,032 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 92,425 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,148 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,248 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 76,320 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,667 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 63,675 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 63,675 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 58,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 58,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2007 52,551 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2007 52,551 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 46,448 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 LHB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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