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AF02 FJA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,913 mi
Last recorded120,913 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 FJA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 120,913 miles

FRONT FLEX ON EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Fail 12 May 2015 120,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT FLEX ON EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND CUTS ON TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 12 May 2014 114,126 miles

management light on

o/s/rear tyre worn o/s/rear s/absorber casing damaged

Fail 10 May 2014 114,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

management light on

o/s/rear tyre worn o/s/rear s/absorber casing damaged

Fail 10 May 2013 104,872 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 May 2013 104,872 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,307 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 94,307 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 87,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,647 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,811 miles

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

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

front suspension subframe corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2009 70,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on edges

front suspension subframe corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,702 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,755 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,852 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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AF02 FJA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 AF02 FJA, 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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AF02 FJA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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