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AO02 VGA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,351 mi
Last recorded79,351 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 79,351 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 79,351 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 65,705 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in the centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid seepage from rack

Pass 25 May 2018 58,148 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering box has seepage Slightly (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly nosie during brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 49,454 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 44,258 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 44,255 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 23 Jun 2015 41,337 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2014 37,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 37,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres badly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,672 miles

two rear sides wall perish

Fail 29 Jun 2013 30,670 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

two rear sides wall perish

Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,268 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 26,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Both rear wheel bearings noisey when wheel spun

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,731 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,710 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,595 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,613 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 16,373 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,373 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 14,385 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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AO02 VGA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VGA, 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 AO02 VGA registered?

AO02 VGA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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