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AX51 MVU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,124 mi
Last recorded77,124 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2019 77,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Section of wheel arch to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,183 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front wipers smeary and split

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

front and rear brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2017 71,168 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill small patch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,246 miles

brake pipes greased and corroding

o/s front wishbone bush wearing

rear axle bushes wearing

rear bumper taped

Pass 2 Jul 2015 66,291 miles

brake pipes greased and corroding

rear axle bushes wearing

rear bumper taped

Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,696 miles

brake pipes greased

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear arches corording

rear axle bushes wearing

rear bumper taped

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,549 miles

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Various brake pipes corroded

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2012 58,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 58,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,623 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 44,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 31,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 29,551 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,743 miles

rear tyres near limit

Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,293 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 12,831 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 10,824 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 MVU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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