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AE02 LHW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,760 mi
Last recorded37,760 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LHW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 37,760 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm only 175/65/14 h

Pass 17 Mar 2021 32,829 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 32,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 31,081 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 27,580 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,989 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,951 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,291 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 18,051 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 16,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate distorted / osr brake slightly low effort

Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,724 miles

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

rear number plate distorted / osr brake slightly low effort

Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,745 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 13,922 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,935 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,598 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 10,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 8,856 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 LHW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE02 LHW registered?

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

Is AE02 LHW safe to buy?

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