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AJ02 SWY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,519 mi
Last recorded43,519 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 43,519 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 41,898 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 40,197 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 38,549 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 37,297 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 37,297 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 35,905 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 35,279 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 34,300 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 33,540 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 33,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 32,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,044 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 31,270 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 30,347 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,490 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,487 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 28,487 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,937 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,719 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 22,649 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,594 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,243 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,572 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 SWY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

AJ02 SWY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 July 2002.

Is AJ02 SWY safe to buy?

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