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AE02 THX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,488 mi
Last recorded83,488 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 83,488 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 83,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 83,199 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 78,738 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 74,013 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 74,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 69,377 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 69,359 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 63,152 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 56,613 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 49,072 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 41,462 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 35,197 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 31,345 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 30,951 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 30,145 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 29,237 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 29,237 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,595 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 28,595 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,290 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 22,799 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 22,799 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 20,317 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,024 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 15,046 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 13,244 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 THX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 THX, 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 THX registered?

AE02 THX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is AE02 THX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 THX shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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