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AP02 JYB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

112,851 mi
Last recorded112,851 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 112,851 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Fail 2 Aug 2022 112,838 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 3 Aug 2021 105,779 miles

centre and rear heat shields loose

oil leaks

rear springs rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2021 105,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear heat shields loose

oil leaks

rear springs rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2021 105,685 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions not tested excessive CO and smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

engine breather pipe split

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

small chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2020 101,340 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

Pass 2 Aug 2019 97,244 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

vacuum pipe under manifold split and leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2018 89,546 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 89,532 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,929 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 83,929 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,859 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 76,823 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,193 miles

slight knock in steering

Fail 3 Jul 2014 68,193 miles

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

slight knock in steering

Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,396 miles

slight knock in steering

Fail 9 May 2012 52,175 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 52,175 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 42,374 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 33,698 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 33,694 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,422 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 25,001 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,001 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,426 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,655 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 14,655 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 JYB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 JYB, 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 JYB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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