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AE02 OTV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

66,787 mi
Last recorded66,787 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 OTV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 66,787 miles

Offside drive shaft bearing noisey

Fail 11 Aug 2021 66,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside drive shaft bearing noisey

Pass 22 Aug 2020 63,731 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 63,731 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 61,113 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,375 miles

Rear baby seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2017 55,806 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 55,806 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 53,795 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 53,795 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,702 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 50,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both Nearside & Offside rear tyres begining to crack/perish

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,515 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 41,515 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,527 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2013 29,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,324 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,606 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 27,606 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,804 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 22,502 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 20,130 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 20,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,760 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,146 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 15,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 12,602 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 OTV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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