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AJ02 DBX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,847 mi
Last recorded149,847 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 DBX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 149,847 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 145,022 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate slight crack noted(but secure)

o/s/f headlight glass,slight scratches on light glass noted)

watermarks rear number plate

Fail 6 Feb 2015 145,022 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate slight crack noted(but secure)

o/s/f headlight glass,slight scratches on light glass noted)

watermarks rear number plate

Fail 6 Feb 2014 138,665 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate,slight star crack noted-but secure

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 138,665 miles

Front number plate,slight star crack noted-but secure

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 130,876 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Oct 2012 130,876 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Oct 2011 121,910 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 121,910 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 112,327 miles

Oil leak

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge close to limit.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 106,139 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 106,139 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 100,907 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 100,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 89,461 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 83,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 73,085 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 DBX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DBX, 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 AJ02 DBX registered?

AJ02 DBX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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