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AX02 FCM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,231 mi
Last recorded101,231 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 FCM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,231 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,674 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 91,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering rack arm has play

Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,635 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Off side bottom balljoint heat sheild missaligned.Near side front tyre has sidewall damaged.Exhaust front flexible pipe outter cover broken.Engine oil level low

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 86,548 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Off side bottom balljoint heat sheild missaligned.Near side front tyre has sidewall damaged.Exhaust front flexible pipe outter cover broken.Engine oil level low

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 80,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Mar 2012 80,288 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,764 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 73,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 68,217 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 68,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2009 54,655 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear box exhaust shield insecure

s.r.s light on

Pass 21 May 2008 48,145 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,941 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 37,569 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,137 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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AX02 FCM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AX02 FCM, 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 AX02 FCM registered?

AX02 FCM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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