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AP02 XRU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,821 mi
Last recorded80,821 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 XRU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 80,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 77,504 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 77,500 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,747 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 73,745 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

coolant leak (thermostat housing?)

rear tyres perished 185/55/14H

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,021 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 68,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres wearing on inside edges

n/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,573 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

front exhaust studs corroded

o/s & n/s rear wheel arches corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 62,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

front exhaust studs corroded

o/s & n/s rear wheel arches corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,358 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 56,358 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,277 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front suspension arm inner rear bush becoming detatched.

offside rear outer wheel arch becoming corroded

outer sill panels becoming corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2011 49,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front suspension arm inner rear bush becoming detatched.

offside rear outer wheel arch becoming corroded

outer sill panels becoming corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,068 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 42,066 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,104 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 37,104 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s rear and both front tyres becoming perished

Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,539 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 26,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 22,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,251 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 XRU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XRU, 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 XRU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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