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AP02 RSZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,961 mi
Last recorded87,961 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,961 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear wheel arches & many other area's

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 84,640 miles

front brake flexy furrules corroded

front wishbone rear bushes split

inner and outer sills corroded

o/s/r wheel arch taped up

rear axle bushes split

rear tyres splitting on tread

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing when spun

supply pipe to o/s/f brake flexy corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 81,137 miles

front brake disks in very poor condition

front brake flexy furrules corroded

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

o/s/r wheel arch heavily corroded

rear axle bushes starting to split

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 28 Jul 2011 81,137 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake disks in very poor condition

front brake flexy furrules corroded

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

o/s/r wheel arch heavily corroded

rear axle bushes starting to split

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 77,060 miles

ADVISE - BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

ADVISE - CUTS IN BOTH REAR TYRES

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKES IN POOR CONDITION

ADVISE - N/S/F WISHBONE BUSH WORN

ADVISE - O/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,592 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISCS CORRODED, CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS, 25% IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 17 Jul 2008 65,344 miles

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Fail 16 Jul 2008 65,344 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Pass 1 Aug 2007 58,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 54,406 miles

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

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

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 RSZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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