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AK02 VHO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,985 mi
Last recorded108,985 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VHO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,985 miles

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

both o/s tyres perishing

power steering rack slightly damp

rear springs rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2018 107,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished and split

Offside Washer fluid weak

Rear Shock absorber dust covers detached

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 107,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and split

Offside Washer fluid weak

Rear Shock absorber dust covers detached

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 12% rear 7% (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock dust covers insecure

front sub frame rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2017 105,860 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 12% rear 7% (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock dust covers insecure

front sub frame rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,160 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear both sides shock absorber dust covers insecure

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 96,197 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 96,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,232 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,604 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 84,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 74,548 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 74,548 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre stop lamp not working

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges,o/s/r on outer edge

power steering pipe chafing on o/s driveshaft

Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,169 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 67,169 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 60,107 miles

1.rear number plate slight deteriation. 2.nearside rear tyre 3mm wearing edge going bold

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 51,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,954 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 42,740 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,662 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 26,532 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 VHO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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