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AJ02 DHL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,520 mi
Last recorded92,520 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2019 92,520 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 79,126 miles

Front Upper Shock mounts corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 May 2017 72,973 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 May 2017 72,973 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 70,913 miles

Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 70,913 miles

eng light on

Fail 21 Mar 2015 70,913 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

eng light on

Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,688 miles

Coolant leak

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

NSF Fog Light

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Radiator Insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2012 66,912 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 66,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 63,596 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,947 miles

NSF Fog Light

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 55,472 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 53,141 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 May 2009 53,141 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2008 45,410 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 37,229 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,462 miles

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

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 DHL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DHL, 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 DHL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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