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AO02 VGX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,017 mi
Last recorded146,017 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 146,017 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 137,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear and surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated/smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust heat shields adrift/loose

Pass 2 Aug 2017 135,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise when wheel spun up (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side front mirror cowling damaged

near side rear tyre outer wall damaged by wheel trim

Fail 2 Aug 2017 135,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise when wheel spun up (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side front mirror cowling damaged

near side rear tyre outer wall damaged by wheel trim

Pass 4 Jul 2016 134,241 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 131,121 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 116,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2014 116,689 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2013 109,185 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 102,591 miles

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

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

coolant weep thermostat housing

driveshaft centre bearing rough when rotated

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 90,485 miles

all four tryes have small cuts in tread

Pass 21 Sep 2010 78,725 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,451 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,465 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,516 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 37,780 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 33,830 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 VGX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

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

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