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AP02 EBU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,776 mi
Last recorded153,776 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 EBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 153,776 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre plus offside rear ()

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Fail 10 May 2017 152,625 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper brake caliper securing device loose bolt (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak header tank ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre plus offside rear ()

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 149,352 miles

Central Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 132,820 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 127,355 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 127,355 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 117,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

fan belt frayed

rear under covers loose

Pass 22 Aug 2013 105,884 miles

FRONT TYRES 2-3mm.

INNER FANBELT(AIR CON) DETERIORATED

n/s rear tyre flat spot

Fail 22 Aug 2013 105,884 miles

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

FRONT TYRES 2-3mm.

INNER FANBELT(AIR CON) DETERIORATED

n/s rear tyre flat spot

Pass 31 Jul 2012 94,895 miles

FAN BELT EDGES POOR CONDITION.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,989 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 80,463 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,463 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 77,766 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 72,414 miles

front pads very low & discs worn

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Jun 2009 72,405 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front pads very low & discs worn

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jun 2008 65,093 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 56,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 56,179 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,420 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 EBU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EBU, 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 EBU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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