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AJ02 DCE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,773 mi
Last recorded110,773 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 110,773 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,172 miles

engine/gearbox oil leaks

slight noise nearside front bearing/brake when wheel spun/rotated

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas,suspension components and both front to rear brake pipes at mounting clip areas

wear/corrosion front brake disc faces

Fail 25 Oct 2021 98,172 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine/gearbox oil leaks

slight noise nearside front bearing/brake when wheel spun/rotated

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas,suspension components and both front to rear brake pipes at mounting clip areas

wear/corrosion front brake disc faces

Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,331 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas ,most brake pipes and suspension components

wear/corrosion front brake disc faces , gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2020 95,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside front tyre worn on edge and with heavy surface cracks

surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas ,most brake pipes and suspension components

wear/corrosion front brake disc faces , gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2019 93,148 miles

engine/gearbox wet with oil

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas and most suspension components and brake pipes

wear/corrosion in front inner brake disc faces

Fail 22 Oct 2019 93,148 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine/gearbox wet with oil

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas and most suspension components and brake pipes

wear/corrosion in front inner brake disc faces

Pass 12 Oct 2018 90,014 miles

most brake pipes showing signs of corrosion , engine oil leak

nearside/offside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front antiroll bar top linkage rubber split

wear/corrosion in front brake disc faces

Fail 12 Oct 2018 90,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

most brake pipes showing signs of corrosion , engine oil leak

nearside/offside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front antiroll bar top linkage rubber split

wear/corrosion in front brake disc faces

Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,644 miles

most brake pipes surface corrosion , front brake disc faces some wear/corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2017 86,644 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

most brake pipes surface corrosion , front brake disc faces some wear/corrosion

nail in offside rear tyre in outer treaded area

Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,092 miles

contact between offside front coil spring and inner wing when suspension is in droop

engine/gearbox damp with oil , some separation in gearbox rear lower mounting rubber

high level stop light

most brake pipes surface corrosion

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Oct 2016 83,091 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

contact between offside front coil spring and inner wing when suspension is in droop

engine/gearbox damp with oil , some separation in gearbox rear lower mounting rubber

high level stop light

most brake pipes surface corrosion

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,105 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,156 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 51,484 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,592 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 41,600 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 41,410 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 37,043 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

SLIGHT FREE PLAY NOTED IN O/S/F TRACK ROD(STEERING RACK) WHEN RAISED OFF THE FLOOR

Pass 2 May 2007 31,665 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 26,010 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 DCE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DCE, 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 DCE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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