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AF02 FKL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

136,056 mi
Last recorded136,056 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 FKL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 136,056 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 135,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 122,513 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 117,174 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 117,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 113,489 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 110,098 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 110,098 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' x4 (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 106,910 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 103,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 103,336 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 100,984 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 4 Apr 2014 100,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in rack

Pass 16 Apr 2013 96,316 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 13 Apr 2013 96,265 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2012 91,731 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 91,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 84,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,290 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 74,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear numb erplate deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,407 miles

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,813 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 45,813 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre 3mm

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2007 36,607 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 36,183 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,565 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 FKL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FKL, 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 FKL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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