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AE02 ZXM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,347 mi
Last recorded128,347 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 ZXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 128,347 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 127,908 miles

Central Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 121,642 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 121,642 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 116,551 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 116,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 108,440 miles

Nearside Lower windscreen cracked

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noisy

Pass 17 Nov 2014 101,816 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 101,770 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 88,920 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 67,261 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,874 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 44,291 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 44,291 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 37,077 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 ZXM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel 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 ZXM, 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 ZXM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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