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AJ02 FJA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,025 mi
Last recorded109,025 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 FJA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 109,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 103,145 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 103,145 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 99,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 94,183 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 94,182 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 83,938 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 76,460 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 71,157 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 71,151 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 67,254 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 67,254 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 May 2012 61,745 miles

Slight wear RH inner track rod end

Fail 22 May 2012 61,745 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight wear RH inner track rod end

Pass 31 May 2011 55,502 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 55,502 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 49,385 miles

centre brake lamp not working

movement/wear in nearside steering rack

o/s wiper blade badly split

Pass 27 May 2009 45,281 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 45,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2008 40,730 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 35,468 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,615 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 FJA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FJA, 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 FJA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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