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AP02 JYU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,008 mi
Last recorded73,008 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 JYU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 73,008 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 73,008 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 66,994 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 66,994 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre low 3mm

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 61,012 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 56,247 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side mirror rear cover missing

Pass 10 May 2022 50,187 miles

nearside mirror backing missing

Pass 30 Jun 2021 50,048 miles

both door mirror covers in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2021 50,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both door mirror covers in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2020 49,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side rear under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 48,270 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 46,458 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,668 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 42,978 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 40,911 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Jul 2014 38,941 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 38,932 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 36,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,729 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,461 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,493 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,243 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,353 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,828 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,494 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,711 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 JYU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 JYU, 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 JYU registered?

AP02 JYU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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