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AJ02 AFE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,545 mi
Last recorded128,545 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 AFE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 128,545 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 128,545 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 122,038 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 116,108 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 107,907 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 107,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 96,999 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 91,763 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,338 miles

both front tyres worn inner /outer edges , tyre are under inflated

engine oil light on @ idle

Fail 21 Sep 2012 87,338 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front tyres worn inner /outer edges , tyre are under inflated

engine oil light on @ idle

Pass 31 Aug 2011 82,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

PAS drive belt cracked /worn

engine oil light flashing at idle

severe engine oil leaks

Fail 31 Aug 2011 82,453 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

PAS drive belt cracked /worn

engine oil light flashing at idle

severe engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Sep 2010 78,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on outer edges,offside rear tyre deep cut in tread.

rear wiper blade perished

strong advise play in nearside and offside steering rack? end areas?

Fail 21 Sep 2010 78,460 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on outer edges,offside rear tyre deep cut in tread.

rear wiper blade perished

strong advise play in nearside and offside steering rack? end areas?

Pass 25 Sep 2009 74,762 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 74,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 72,718 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 66,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 66,792 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 57,441 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 45,380 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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AJ02 AFE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ02 AFE, 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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AJ02 AFE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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