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AO02 VGJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,790 mi
Last recorded126,790 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VGJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 126,790 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 126,766 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 May 2016 118,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 118,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 107,932 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2014 100,769 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 100,681 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 94,402 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 May 2013 94,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,718 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 18 Jul 2011 78,283 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade deteriated

Pass 11 Oct 2010 71,266 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 71,266 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 62,429 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,400 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)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,602 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,056 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,719 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 VGJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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