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AE02 OTR

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,298 mi
Last recorded151,298 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 OTR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 151,298 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 28 May 2025 148,944 miles

corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 14 Jun 2024 147,742 miles

general surface corrosion to all rear suspensiopn components

Pass 6 Jun 2023 146,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body work damages in places

Pass 10 Jun 2022 144,321 miles

Bodywork has damage in places

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 140,450 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 140,450 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 138,433 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 131,258 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction mobile phone holder fitted to nearside (3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body work damages in places

Fail 2 Apr 2019 131,117 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides rubbers worn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction mobile phone holder fitted to nearside (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body work damages in places

Pass 22 Mar 2018 121,555 miles

Oil leak

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

front+rear bumper damaged!

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated!

Fail 21 Mar 2018 121,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

front+rear bumper damaged!

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated!

Pass 21 Mar 2017 111,852 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 111,725 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 102,576 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,387 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,110 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 71,217 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 16 May 2012 69,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level brake light inop

Fail 16 May 2012 69,053 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level brake light inop

Pass 17 May 2011 67,017 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 67,017 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 64,861 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 62,395 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 55,098 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 45,705 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 36,757 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 OTR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 OTR, 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 OTR registered?

AE02 OTR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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