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AO02 VGF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,430 mi
Last recorded82,430 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VGF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,430 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front lower ball joint gatiors perrised

both front tyres outer edges scuffed/perrised

rear gearbox mount perrised/small slpits

slight leak from gearbox

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 28 Aug 2015 82,430 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front lower ball joint gatiors perrised

both front tyres outer edges scuffed/perrised

rear gearbox mount perrised/small slpits

slight leak from gearbox

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2014 77,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 77,742 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2013 75,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,912 miles

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,052 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,672 miles

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

Coolant level on minimum.

Engine oil level on 1/2 full.

Front tyres scrubbed on inside edges.

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,375 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread, and starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,314 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 3 Oct 2007 11,053 miles

0/s/f and n/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Apr 2007 10,390 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,669 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 VGF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO02 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

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

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