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AJ02 ELH

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,558 mi
Last recorded110,558 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 ELH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 110,558 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 110,558 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 101,959 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 101,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 93,736 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 93,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,487 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 85,487 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 78,047 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 78,047 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 72,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 72,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,653 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 67,653 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,866 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,279 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,151 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,551 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 54,344 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2011 51,181 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 47,643 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,279 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,082 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,956 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,044 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 ELH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ELH, 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 ELH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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