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AP02 UTL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,463 mi
Last recorded111,463 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 UTL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 111,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres wearing on edges only. Check again soon and replace when needed

corrosion starting both rear inner wheel arch's but not yet to excess

dent both sills but not yet affecting vehicle

oil filter corroded very thin and advise replacing very soon

Fail 12 Oct 2022 111,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing on edges only. Check again soon and replace when needed

corrosion starting both rear inner wheel arch's but not yet to excess

dent both sills but not yet affecting vehicle

oil filter corroded very thin and advise replacing very soon

Pass 8 Sep 2021 97,774 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front "D" bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with grease or under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing @ limit and advise replacing soon for safety (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing @ limit and advise replacing soon for safety (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s drive shaft gearbox oil seal damp

Pass 4 Sep 2020 96,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 95,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 94,476 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 22 Jun 2017 93,411 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,478 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 91,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 89,171 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 86,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 82,108 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 82,108 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,483 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,950 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 65,065 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 50,807 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,959 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,607 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 25,602 miles

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 UTL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UTL, 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 UTL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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