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AX02 FMP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,056 mi
Last recorded99,056 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 FMP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 99,056 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 92,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 92,632 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 86,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 86,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 86,859 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 86,859 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 86,638 miles

both front tyres have cracks in the treads but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,455 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cut but not too cords

Fail 7 Feb 2017 82,455 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cut but not too cords

Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,682 miles

Nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall, not exposing inner cords

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,658 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake have imbalance

nearside front tyre sidewall has damage

Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,552 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 70,543 miles

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

Both front tyres have cuts in sidewalls, not in excess of requirements

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 64,097 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 64,097 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,300 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2012 60,300 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brakes worn

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,342 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 54,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,076 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 45,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,192 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,556 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,901 miles

front tyres perished

o/s steering track rod has slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,132 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 FMP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AX02 FMP, 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 FMP registered?

AX02 FMP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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