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AX02 GTU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,433 mi
Last recorded115,433 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 GTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 115,433 miles

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

both sides front tyres wearing away from outer edges

Fail 16 Nov 2015 115,433 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both sides front tyres wearing away from outer edges

Pass 30 Jul 2014 111,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper loose

oil leak engine

Pass 7 Aug 2013 106,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 106,625 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 102,945 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 102,878 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing starting to sound slightly rough.

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

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

Offside front tyre has slight cuts/cracks on tyre walls.

Offside front tyre inner shoulder wearing.

Offside rear wheel bearing starting to sound slightly rough.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 97,441 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 97,441 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 91,740 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 86,782 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 52,707 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 52,707 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,786 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 17,935 miles

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

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 GTU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

AX02 GTU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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