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AE02 OTJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

137,657 mi
Last recorded137,657 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 OTJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 137,657 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 133,024 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer and rear outer sill shows corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 128,871 miles

Front front brake discs have marks on inner face

Pass 3 Oct 2022 125,147 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 120,515 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 117,975 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 117,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 110,302 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 110,302 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,326 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,995 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 88,732 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2015 80,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 May 2015 80,274 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No high level brake light

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering oil on min mark

Pass 2 May 2014 71,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 May 2014 71,509 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,070 miles

slight mist of oil pas pump/pipes area.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 67,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight mist of oil pas pump/pipes area.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,028 miles

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

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)

Power steering pump,pipe/hose mist of oil

Rear wiper blade split at ends.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 63,028 miles

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

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)

Power steering pump,pipe/hose mist of oil

Rear wiper blade split at ends.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,575 miles

1.Rear wiper blade split at end. 2.FRont wipers slightly smeary. 3.Rear exhaust heat shield loose rattles on back box.

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,548 miles

1.Offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge 2.Rear exhaust heat shield loose touching back box

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,308 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,949 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,743 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,124 miles

both frt tyres have outer edge wear †

osr tyre tread depth only 2mm

rear seat belts unable to check

Fail 19 Jul 2006 34,876 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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 OTJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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