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AJ02 PUV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,766 mi
Last recorded107,766 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2016 107,766 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front steering has slight play inside nearside steering rack gater

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Feb 2015 99,451 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 99,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 93,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe flexy outer cover split

intermittent misfire on engine?

nearside rack arm play

Fail 22 Feb 2014 93,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

exhaust front pipe flexy outer cover split

intermittent misfire on engine?

nearside rack arm play

Pass 23 Feb 2013 79,400 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 79,400 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,647 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack tie bar ball joint

Fail 15 Aug 2012 75,647 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack tie bar ball joint

Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,052 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,250 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 60,250 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,504 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 50,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,694 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,013 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,107 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 PUV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 PUV, 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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What year was AJ02 PUV registered?

AJ02 PUV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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