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AP02 ATU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,703 mi
Last recorded80,703 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 ATU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 80,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly more than one source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,343 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken/corroded away from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 75,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken/corroded away from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 65,366 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 65,366 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,202 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,052 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 47,997 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 37,405 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 37,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,607 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 26,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,358 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2011 8,531 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 3,543 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 3,156 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 2,803 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 2,432 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 2,099 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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AP02 ATU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AP02 ATU, 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 AP02 ATU registered?

AP02 ATU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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