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AP02 MDO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,200 mi
Last recorded72,200 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 MDO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,200 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 72,197 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,828 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 64,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,090 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 63,075 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,608 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jul 2011 60,594 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,625 miles

corrosion evident at rear wheel arches

Fail 21 Jul 2010 58,535 miles

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

corrosion evident at rear wheel arches

front brake discs considerably worn

offside front and nearside front flexible brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

offside front inner cv boot has a small split

Pass 14 Jul 2009 50,688 miles

Engine starting io smoke.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 50,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine starting io smoke.

Offside front tyre seems to have been run flat.-Sidewalls cracking.

Rear tyres wearing and cracking.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,163 miles

Exhaust front pipe corroding.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,819 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 26,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

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 MDO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 MDO, 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 MDO registered?

AP02 MDO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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