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AK02 VFR

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,951 mi
Last recorded92,951 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VFR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 92,951 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded

Both aixialry belts deteriorated

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Both sides rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust heat shield rattling

Front D bushes perished

Front to rear fuel lines corroded

Front wishbones both sides bushes deteriorated

Light misting of oil on offside front shock

Nearside front tyre perished

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,651 miles

Auxiliary belts perished

Both rear brake flexi hoses perished

EML illuminated

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front D bushes perished

Front bumper damaged

Front discs corroded and worn

Front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished and sliced on side walls but no cords exposed

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear bumper damaged

Rear coils corroded

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 90,651 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Auxiliary belts perished

Both rear brake flexi hoses perished

EML illuminated

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front D bushes perished

Front bumper damaged

Front discs corroded and worn

Front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished and sliced on side walls but no cords exposed

Nearside front wheel distorted

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear bumper damaged

Rear coils corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,370 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 81,999 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,205 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 74,859 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,517 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 71,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside no.plate bulb becoming dim

Wipers starting not to clear

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,105 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,709 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,865 miles

n/s/f road wheel has slight distortion.

o/s/r tyre has small splits in.

oil level just over min mark

Pass 14 Apr 2007 32,810 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 24,869 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 VFR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK02 VFR, 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 VFR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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