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AP02 MFY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,091 mi
Last recorded100,091 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 MFY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,091 miles

Front flex hoses perished

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen damaged

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Offside front door trim insecure

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting (cords not exposed)

Outer CV boots perished and leaking grease

Outer sills rusted

Rear axle mounting bushes perished, worn and splitting

Rear number plate degrading

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Slight lift in the front suspension leg top mounts

Slight lift in the rear suspension leg top mounts

Spare tyre aged

Fail 14 Aug 2013 100,091 miles

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

Front flex hoses perished

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen damaged

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Offside front door trim insecure

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting (cords not exposed)

Outer CV boots perished and leaking grease

Outer sills rusted

Rear axle mounting bushes perished, worn and splitting

Rear number plate degrading

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Slight lift in the front suspension leg top mounts

Slight lift in the rear suspension leg top mounts

Spare tyre aged

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,376 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/fog broken not op

Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bodywork repair at rear of vehicle

coolant stain

impact damage at n/s/f

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished lightly

o/s sill rusty in areas

o/s/f fog lamp damaged and n/w

rear axle bushes perished lightly

Fail 25 Jun 2010 60,906 miles

coolant stain

impact damage at n/s/f

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bodywork repair at rear of vehicle

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished lightly

o/s sill rusty in areas

o/s/f fog lamp damaged and n/w

rear axle bushes perished lightly

Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,281 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s inner driveshaft gaitor weep

Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

lift in n/s/r and o/s/r top suspension mountings

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

o/s washer jet part blocked

o/s/f fog light n/w and cracked

yellowdots shown at front wiper blades

Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,838 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,332 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 26,332 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 MFY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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