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AP02 FWG

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,535 mi
Last recorded57,535 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 FWG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 57,535 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general condition of vehicle rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2026 57,512 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general condition of vehicle rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2025 57,282 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 57,269 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 57,077 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 57,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 56,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 56,812 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 56,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 30 May 2022 54,456 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 52,481 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 50,527 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 50,527 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Jun 2020 50,505 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 48,748 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,749 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 44,962 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 44,941 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,673 miles

both front brake pipes slightly rusty

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

front brake discs lipped

Fail 31 May 2016 42,648 miles

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

both front brake pipes slightly rusty

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,316 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 38,665 miles

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,830 miles

both rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,687 miles

both front tyres slightly cracked on outer sidewall.

both rear brake pipes slighly corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,012 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,625 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,010 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jun 2008 25,202 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 22,190 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,981 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 FWG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FWG, 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 FWG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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