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AK02 VBD

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

108,490 mi
Last recorded108,490 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VBD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 108,490 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 108,483 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 108,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 106,918 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 105,788 miles

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

parking brake travel long

rear back plates corrodded

Fail 27 May 2021 105,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

parking brake travel long

rear back plates corrodded

Pass 14 May 2019 104,933 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 104,927 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 101,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2018 101,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 96,165 miles

nearside wheel bearing is noisy

Fail 10 May 2017 96,165 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wheel bearing is noisy

Pass 3 May 2016 89,926 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 89,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 82,742 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,410 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 68,981 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,359 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 64,353 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,525 miles

advise play in steering rack inner knuckle joint offdside

Pass 24 Aug 2010 51,040 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 51,034 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,071 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 43,071 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,097 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 24,825 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight play o/s steering rack.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,825 miles

Slight play o/s steering rack.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 16,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,525 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 15,335 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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AK02 VBD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 AK02 VBD, 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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AK02 VBD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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