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AX51 KCJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,013 mi
Last recorded71,013 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 KCJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 71,013 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,079 miles

advised front suspension bed rusty

advised gen corrosion

advised osr nsr tyres getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,485 miles

advised front suspension bed rusty

advised gen corrosion places

Fail 19 Apr 2017 65,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc modified and seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1n)

advised nsr tyre worn

Pass 31 May 2016 59,726 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 52,474 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut on side wall

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,352 miles

Advise nearside front tyre damaged sidewall

Advise nearside front wing/panel damaged.

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 45,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise nearside front tyre damaged sidewall

Advise nearside front wing/panel damaged.

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 40,751 miles

Advise both front wiper blades split on ends.

Advise offside front tyre cracking/perishing sidewall.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2013 40,689 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Advise both front wiper blades split on ends.

Advise offside front tyre cracking/perishing sidewall.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,714 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 34,099 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyre sidewalls/tread cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,212 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,346 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 26,621 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,974 miles

front tyres wearing low.

o/s/f lower wishbone bushes starting to seperate.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 22,947 miles

screw in o/s/f tyre † †o/s/f inner wishbone mounting bush becoming perished

Pass 10 Jan 2006 20,375 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 KCJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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