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AJ02 PLF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,136 mi
Last recorded87,136 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 PLF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,136 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 87,136 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all fronts (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,646 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 71,635 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,863 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2013 64,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2012 57,860 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

engine oil low

Fail 31 Mar 2012 57,860 miles

engine oil low

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2011 50,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,693 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 46,086 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,573 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damage/distorted

n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 30 May 2009 39,367 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

n/s/f wheel rim damage/distorted

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,499 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,865 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 28,864 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 26,762 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 PLF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PLF, 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 PLF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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