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AP02 RPV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,304 mi
Last recorded141,304 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 RPV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 141,304 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front suspension signs of corrosion

nearside mirror broken

Fail 6 Oct 2015 141,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front suspension signs of corrosion

nearside mirror broken

Pass 2 Aug 2013 140,063 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen damage (nearside) not affecting driver's view.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 140,058 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 125,859 miles

Front brake discs corroded, not considered excessively weakened or insecure.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Sills (both sides) corroded, not considered excessive.

Steering rack end ball joint worn (offside), not resulting in excessive free play at steering wheel.

Fail 18 Jul 2012 125,854 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded, not considered excessively weakened or insecure.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Sills (both sides) corroded, not considered excessive.

Steering rack end ball joint worn (offside), not resulting in excessive free play at steering wheel.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 112,983 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inner raised edge.

Knocking heard from underside on road, no excessive play found.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack end ball joint (offside), not considered excessive and no excessive play at steering wheel.

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

TRear tyres worn right to limit.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 112,978 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres wearing inner raised edge.

Knocking heard from underside on road, no excessive play found.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack end ball joint (offside), not considered excessive and no excessive play at steering wheel.

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

TRear tyres worn right to limit.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 99,313 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded, unlikely to cause injury.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded (rear end), not considered excessive.

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever nearing limit of travel.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 86,416 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 73,911 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded, not excessively and unlikely to cause injury.

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

Play in steering rack end ball joint (offside), not excessive.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 73,854 miles

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

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

Both rear wheel arches corroded, not excessively and unlikely to cause injury.

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

Play in steering rack end ball joint (offside), not excessive.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 56,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

exhaust heat sheild lose

Fail 25 Jul 2007 56,331 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

exhaust heat sheild lose

Pass 1 Aug 2006 46,854 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded, not excessively.

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 RPV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RPV, 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 RPV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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