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AP02 OFV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,402 mi
Last recorded123,402 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 OFV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,402 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 123,334 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 111,405 miles

oil leak on steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2014 102,801 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 102,801 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 87,005 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,399 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,488 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2010 57,932 miles

air con rad in poor condition

slight oil leak n/s/f power steering rack

Fail 29 Jul 2010 57,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

air con rad in poor condition

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

slight oil leak n/s/f power steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2009 52,919 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 52,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,739 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 47,739 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,155 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 42,789 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,886 miles

o/s rear tyre worn inside edge

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 OFV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OFV, 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 OFV registered?

AP02 OFV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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