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AJ02 EJL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,449 mi
Last recorded88,449 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 EJL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 88,449 miles

Nearside Rear NSR Service brake performance only just met. Requires further investigation.

Fail 19 May 2017 88,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear NSR Service brake performance only just met. Requires further investigation.

Pass 10 May 2016 84,050 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 79,981 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 74,800 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 74,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2013 70,090 miles

Engine oil leak near coolant expansion tank area. And, near sump/gearbox bell housing.

Gearbox steady bar bushes saturated with engine oil.

Off side rear tyre starting to go out of round slightly.

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2013 70,084 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine oil leak near coolant expansion tank area. And, near sump/gearbox bell housing.

Gearbox steady bar bushes saturated with engine oil.

Off side rear tyre starting to go out of round slightly.

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 65,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2012 65,509 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 60,606 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 60,606 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

High level brake light bulb inop.

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

Pass 26 May 2010 55,628 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 55,628 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 50,588 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 43,181 miles

number platers starting to seperate from backing

oil leak around engine

Pass 26 May 2007 34,942 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 26,448 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 EJL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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