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AJ51 DWC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,103 mi
Last recorded129,103 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 DWC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2019 129,103 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

extensive corrosion to underside

n/s inner and outer sill corroded and weak

o/s outer sill corroded and weak

Pass 31 May 2018 121,996 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 121,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres 3mm of tread approx

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 113,801 miles

Both rear tyres have surface perishing to tread and sidewall areas.

Corrosion on floor,chasis,body and sills.

Corrosion on front brake discs.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Surface perishing on offside and near side outer cv boots.

Heavy corrosion on fuel filter

Fail 30 May 2017 113,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres have surface perishing to tread and sidewall areas.

Corrosion on floor,chasis,body and sills.

Corrosion on front brake discs.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Surface perishing on offside and near side outer cv boots.

Heavy corrosion on fuel filter

Pass 8 Jun 2016 104,158 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres delaminating on sidewalls and treads

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion on floor chassis and sills

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 104,158 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres delaminating on sidewalls and treads

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion on floor chassis and sills

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,527 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Heatshield loose

N/s/r tyre perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 93,521 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Heatshield loose

N/s/r tyre perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 92,452 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,558 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,140 miles

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

various brake pipes and parts of under vehicle have been painted

Fail 26 Mar 2012

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

various brake pipes and parts of under vehicle have been painted

Pass 19 Mar 2011 65,377 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Sump is corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 29,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,117 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,534 miles

signs of wear front tyres

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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AJ51 DWC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AJ51 DWC, 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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AJ51 DWC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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