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AX51 GHN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,067 mi
Last recorded114,067 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 GHN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 114,067 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 114,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 105,713 miles

both rear shockers damp

Fail 6 Nov 2012 105,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Nov 2011 98,236 miles

front pads low- meet legal limits

o/s/r shocker has slight mist

Pass 19 Nov 2010 89,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

front brake pads low

nearside front road wheel damaged

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

nearside number plate lamp insecure

offside rear tyre cut on tread deep enough to reach ply but not in excess of requirements (cut 20mm, limit 25mm)

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2010 89,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

front brake pads low

nearside front road wheel damaged

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

nearside number plate lamp insecure

offside rear tyre cut on tread deep enough to reach ply but not in excess of requirements (cut 20mm, limit 25mm)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2009 82,523 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 82,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 74,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 64,580 miles

N/S mirror insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2008 64,580 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

N/S mirror insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2007 58,023 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 50,608 miles

osf tyre is worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jan 2005 40,322 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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AX51 GHN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AX51 GHN, 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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AX51 GHN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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