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AO02 WRL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,451 mi
Last recorded92,451 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 92,451 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 92,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 82,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 82,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 68,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 68,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 62,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 61,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 60,389 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 58,663 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 58,663 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 57,225 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 56,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2015 55,542 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 55,542 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 54,513 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,977 miles

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

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

front subframe and bottom suspension arms oily but brakes not contaminated.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,811 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,297 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,655 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 40,655 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,926 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,057 miles

as per failure

Fail 20 Apr 2007 28,050 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 26 Apr 2006 20,495 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 WRL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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