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AJ02 DFE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,776 mi
Last recorded82,776 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 DFE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 82,776 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,710 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 77,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 72,337 miles

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

gearbox leaking fluid

Fail 24 Apr 2017 72,321 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

gearbox leaking fluid

Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,695 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

heavy rust on brake pipes

Fail 30 Mar 2016 62,695 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

heavy rust on brake pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,668 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 55,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,656 miles

both rear brake pipes to calipers are slightly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 48,656 miles

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

both rear brake pipes to calipers are slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 48,251 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,976 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 30,400 miles

large dent nsr quarter pannel

Pass 10 Jun 2010 28,182 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,796 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,960 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,152 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,548 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,298 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 DFE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFE, 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 DFE registered?

AJ02 DFE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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