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AE02 VUG

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,923 mi
Last recorded61,923 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VUG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 61,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 56,793 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 52,436 miles

off side and near side outer sills have been repaird

Pass 16 Jul 2022 46,162 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction glue line from dash cam (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 46,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction glue line from dash cam (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 38,925 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 34,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 33,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 29,308 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service Brake Efficiencies low

Service Brake Efficiency only just met requirements

all tyres cracking up

exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2018 23,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 20,495 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 20,343 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 19,857 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 19,354 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 18,785 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 17,727 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 16,620 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 15,557 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 14,409 miles

n/s/f rear bottom arm bush split slightly

o/s/f rear bottom arm bush split slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2008 13,172 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 11,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front headlamp cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2007 11,519 miles

nearside front headlamp cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2006 9,770 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 VUG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VUG, 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 VUG registered?

AE02 VUG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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