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AE02 OTX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,842 mi
Last recorded110,842 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 110,842 miles

Oil leak

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 10 Mar 2015 110,840 miles

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

Oil leak

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 100,574 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,199 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 89,199 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,507 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 79,507 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,574 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 69,574 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,265 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,090 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 48,090 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 39,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,734 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,817 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,126 miles

Offside rear tyre has a nail in it

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 OTX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OTX, 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 OTX registered?

AE02 OTX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is AE02 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 OTX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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