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AX02 FMD

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,413 mi
Last recorded141,413 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 FMD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2017 141,413 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2017 135,522 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 133,113 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 133,113 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing Wheel bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 120,650 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 118,243 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 118,243 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 114,650 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 114,650 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 110,102 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 110,102 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 103,112 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 95,521 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 86,903 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 86,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,902 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 74,902 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 62,131 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 46,823 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 FMD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FMD, 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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AX02 FMD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 July 2002.

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