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AX51 GFE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,308 mi
Last recorded85,308 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 GFE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 85,308 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 85,097 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 85,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 85,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front under body chassis rail holed and corroded as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill holed and corroded as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill holed and corroded as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 84,384 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 83,736 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 83,729 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 83,542 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 83,542 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 82,585 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 82,585 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 81,629 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 81,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 81,622 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Wheel arch to flesh pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Near side front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,952 miles

fuel filter corroded

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 22 Jan 2015 74,567 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,546 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 70,546 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,118 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,345 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 59,102 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,877 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,042 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 43,336 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 36,369 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 36,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AX51 GFE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX51 GFE, 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 AX51 GFE registered?

AX51 GFE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is AX51 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 GFE shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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