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AP02 AEB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,346 mi
Last recorded125,346 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 AEB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2024 125,346 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills and Floor marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 119,488 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 119,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 119,481 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation has significantly slower rate of increase (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 14 Jan 2019 107,013 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Lower effort- nearside parking brake

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 107,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Lower effort- nearside parking brake

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 101,567 miles

Engine MIL, light on.

Fail 9 Jan 2018 101,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine MIL, light on.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 92,261 miles

Coolant leak ()

General corrosion inc. some components, and rear inner sills

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion.

Nearside Rear Brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner face (3.5.1i)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2017 92,261 miles

Driver's seat insecure Loose bolt (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Passenger's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

Coolant leak ()

General corrosion inc. some components, and rear inner sills

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion.

Nearside Rear Brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner face (3.5.1i)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 85,929 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 80,357 miles

corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 22 Dec 2014 79,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion neaside rear wheel arch

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2013 72,192 miles

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jan 2013 64,504 miles

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

Front tyres badly worn on inner edge

N/S/R Tyre bold on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Slight noise from O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jan 2012 58,157 miles

Alternator belt cracking

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc's worn

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 53,705 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,074 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 45,694 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

high level brake light has one bulb out

Pass 19 May 2008 40,589 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres worn

Pass 16 May 2007 34,679 miles

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

Fail 15 May 2006 28,761 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 28,761 miles

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

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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AP02 AEB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AP02 AEB, 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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AP02 AEB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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