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AE02 VHM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,011 mi
Last recorded109,011 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VHM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 109,011 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes covered in undersealants.

exhaust mounts corroded.

offside rear wheelarches slightly rusty, traces of undersealants.

oil leak.

under-body surface rust.

Fail 25 Mar 2016 109,011 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes covered in undersealants.

exhaust mounts corroded.

offside rear wheelarches slightly rusty, traces of undersealants.

oil leak.

under-body surface rust.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 99,062 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 92,785 miles

Both rear axle bushes have slight play

Nearside front anti roll bar bush has slight play

Offside front metal brake pipe is corroded

Offside headlight is in poor condition

Rear footbrakes have a low effort

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play on both rear upper top mounts

Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,868 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front, and nearside rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Nearside rear tyre is grtting low on the inner edge

Offside headlight is dim

Play in front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 28 Feb 2013 82,868 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front, and nearside rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Nearside rear tyre is grtting low on the inner edge

Offside headlight is dim

Play in front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,965 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wipers torn at edges

Fail 25 Feb 2012 78,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Wipers torn at edges

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,489 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 62,386 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 62,386 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,370 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 54,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 47,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs are worn and scored

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,053 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,994 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 VHM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VHM, 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 VHM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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