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AM02 OTJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,848 mi
Last recorded172,848 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 OTJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2012 172,848 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

alloy and steel wheels on same axle (front)

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 25 Jun 2012 172,848 miles

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

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

alloy and steel wheels on same axle (front)

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 30 Jun 2011 163,184 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alloy and steel wheels fitted to the same axel (front)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 154,792 miles

both front cv gaitors crackin

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish and crack

both rear inner sills becomin corroded

front brake discs inner face lipped and corroded

front wiperblades smeary

n/s rear tyre perished and crackin all over and out of shape inner edge

o/s front coil spring corroded

o/s rear inner arch metal brake pipe corroded

oil level just above min

Fail 28 Jun 2010 154,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front cv gaitors crackin

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish and crack

both rear inner sills becomin corroded

front brake discs inner face lipped and corroded

front wiperblades smeary

n/s rear tyre perished and crackin all over and out of shape inner edge

o/s front coil spring corroded

o/s rear inner arch metal brake pipe corroded

oil level just above min

Pass 30 Jun 2009 144,853 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 139,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 132,601 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 120,354 miles

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

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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AM02 OTJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AM02 OTJ, 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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What year was AM02 OTJ registered?

AM02 OTJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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