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AO02 ERZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,085 mi
Last recorded122,085 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 ERZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 122,085 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 122,085 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 116,890 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 116,879 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 107,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 107,160 miles

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

Rear Seat belt missing centre buckle not found (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% low effort (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 101,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing 195/50R15

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 94,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50R15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 94,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50R15 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 112,437 miles

O/s/r shock has slight leak

Rear brake has slight bind o/s/r

Fail 10 Nov 2015 112,374 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

engine light on dash

Fail 11 Sep 2014 110,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 11 Sep 2014 110,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 10 Sep 2013 95,806 miles

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

coolant level low

engine light on dash

Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,121 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 86,121 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 77,806 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 69,412 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 64,908 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 61,326 miles

discs and pads worn

Fail 5 Apr 2007 58,321 miles

Advise slight play nearside rack end

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,321 miles

Advise slight play nearside rack end

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 47,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 47,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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AO02 ERZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AO02 ERZ, 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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AO02 ERZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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