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AJ02 RXF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,916 mi
Last recorded206,916 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 RXF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 206,916 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 200,336 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 192,313 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 185,101 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 178,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 172,656 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 172,547 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 164,836 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 155,739 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 148,516 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 148,464 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s and n/s (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 141,612 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 141,609 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 132,553 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 124,136 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 123,918 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 119,069 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 119,069 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 101,397 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 97,232 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 85,669 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 72,748 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,086 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 46,478 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 34,324 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 RXF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ02 RXF registered?

AJ02 RXF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 July 2002.

Is AJ02 RXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 RXF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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