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AJ02 VSD

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

79,174 mi
Last recorded79,174 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VSD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 79,174 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 78,406 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 77,553 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER BECOMING WEAK

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER BECOMING WEAK

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 77,454 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released ALL (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER BECOMING WEAK

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER BECOMING WEAK

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 76,914 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OSR/NSR Shock Absorber(s) Becoming Weak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 75,773 miles

FLOOR PANS AND SILLS HEAVILY CORODED

Fail 8 Feb 2019 75,767 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

FLOOR PANS AND SILLS HEAVILY CORODED

Pass 7 Feb 2018 74,329 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 74,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 72,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of nearside front to rear steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings of offside and nearside front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill at rear in mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 71,050 miles

both front flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded

n/s f brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2016 71,049 miles

Nearside Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill middle (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded

n/s f brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 69,474 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 69,474 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,901 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 67,901 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,096 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 62,096 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,835 miles

brake pipes corroded

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,031 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 41,803 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 41,799 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,989 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 5,125 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

CHASSIS AND BODY VCORRODING HEAVILY

FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 3 Mar 2009 34,989 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,291 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 16,383 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,383 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,726 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 VSD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VSD, 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 VSD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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