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AJ02 RYH

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,957 mi
Last recorded134,957 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 118,029 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both side outer cable broke ,clips missing (1.1.15 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of main front to rear,by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake effort 16% only,on limit

Fail 22 Oct 2019 117,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both side outer cable broke ,clips missing (1.1.15 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of main front to rear,by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned covered by trim (5.2.3 (j))

handbrake effort 16% only,on limit

Pass 30 Oct 2018 109,398 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both side outer cable broke , clip missing o/s (1.1.15 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 109,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both side outer cable broke , clip missing o/s (1.1.15 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 99,853 miles

Rear axle corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 99,853 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2016 96,893 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 93,160 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 93,160 miles

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

Nearside Front slight cut in outer tyre wall

Pass 8 Dec 2014 89,220 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 89,115 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 84,644 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,327 miles

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges 175/65R14

Pass 6 Dec 2011 74,761 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 69,772 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2010 69,772 miles

offside rear tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2009 61,410 miles

offside headlamp beam aim is slightly low

Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,475 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,465 miles

coolant leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2006 39,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RYH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RYH, 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 RYH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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