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AX02 GRZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

129,923 mi
Last recorded129,923 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 129,923 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, chalked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, chalked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 128,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose but still secure.

Pass 21 Sep 2023 127,467 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 124,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near excessive. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near excessive. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 122,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 118,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near excessive. ()

coolant low.

power steering rack damp (offside)

Pass 24 Sep 2019 112,542 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 112,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 109,429 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

power steering rack damp n/s & o/s

Fail 24 Sep 2018 109,429 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

power steering rack damp n/s & o/s

Pass 16 Sep 2017 104,644 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on min (2.3.1)

oil leak advise check

Pass 10 Sep 2016 99,170 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 93,492 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 93,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 88,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 84,350 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 28 Aug 2013 84,350 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

N/S/R wheel bearing noisey No play or roughness

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs poor condition

gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,814 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight knock from steering system.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 76,873 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 76,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,785 miles

rear number plate poor condition

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Sep 2009 69,550 miles

front wheels dented

Pass 17 Sep 2008 65,505 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 65,456 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,594 miles

damp around steering rack pinnion,slight play in o/s knuckle joint.

front brake pads low - wear noted to brake discs.

slight buckle in o/s/f & o/s/r wheels.

washers misaligned - n/s high.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,242 miles

as test 124498756246

Fail 15 Sep 2006 48,242 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

smell of diesel from under bonnet - strange noise from engine,requires further investagation.

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 GRZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AX02 GRZ, 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 GRZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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