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AP02 EMJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,758 mi
Last recorded96,758 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 EMJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,758 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 96,758 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 96,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2015 86,172 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 86,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 83,589 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 74,815 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 74,815 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 66,467 miles

door open warning light on

front brake discs lipped

slight play nearside front steering arm

steering rack damp

wipers noisey

Fail 22 Dec 2011 66,467 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

door open warning light on

front brake discs lipped

slight play nearside front steering arm

steering rack damp

wipers noisey

Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,230 miles

free play n/s rack and pinion

Pass 23 Oct 2009 53,810 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 53,781 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,139 miles

advise no.plate letter spacing

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 25 Jul 2007 40,994 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s wiperblade poor but adiquate.

slight oil leak! suspect power steering pump & rack starting to leak.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,994 miles

o/s wiperblade poor but adiquate.

slight oil leak! suspect power steering pump & rack starting to leak.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,823 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 34,785 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 EMJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

AP02 EMJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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