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AX02 LZJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

112,574 mi
Last recorded112,574 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 112,574 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2025 110,792 miles

n/s park brake efficiency low ,,,, will need attention

Pass 1 Jul 2024 109,261 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 107,771 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 105,447 miles

all tyres deteriorating ,,, poor

Pass 8 Jul 2021 101,380 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 97,130 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 97,130 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 92,779 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 88,129 miles

30% rear brake imbalance ,,,n/s low ,,, will need attention

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

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,082 miles

25% rear brake imbalance ,,, n/s low

front tyres worn/deteriorating ,,, poor

park brake 17% ,, n/s low

Fail 11 Jul 2017 84,082 miles

25% rear brake imbalance ,,, n/s low

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres worn/deteriorating ,,, poor

park brake 17% ,, n/s low

Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,069 miles

front tyres worn

park brake 19% ,,, n/s low

Fail 11 Jul 2016 82,069 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn

park brake 19% ,,, n/s low

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 74,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,373 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 70,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 64,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 60,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,096 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 48,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 43,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,539 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,029 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,667 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 LZJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX02 LZJ registered?

AX02 LZJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 July 2002.

Is AX02 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX02 LZJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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