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AP02 RSU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,117 mi
Last recorded110,117 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 RSU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 110,117 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2013 110,117 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 108,289 miles

Offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 98,902 miles

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 95,470 miles

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2010 95,470 miles

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 89,911 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f wheel rim bent

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2008 75,774 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 75,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 57,280 miles

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,005 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres worn on edges

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 RSU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green 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 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

AP02 RSU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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