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AJ02 ECC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,082 mi
Last recorded159,082 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 ECC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2024 159,082 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 148,045 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 132,489 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Mar 2022 132,487 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 115,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,875 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 110,875 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 108,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 108,772 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 103,804 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 103,804 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 96,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 95,787 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Clutch master cylinder leaking

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 90,027 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 90,027 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 84,713 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,109 miles

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

n/s door mirror repair

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

rear exhaust box badly rusted

Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,819 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 72,819 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,012 miles

exhaust system rusty

front number plate damage

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2012 66,012 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system rusty

front number plate damage

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,762 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 55,762 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,557 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 47,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 33,776 miles

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

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

front number plate poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,002 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,914 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,305 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 ECC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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