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AY02 AYZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

49,490 mi
Last recorded49,490 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 AYZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 49,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2025 48,827 miles

Front Both side to mount slight worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Various underside corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2025 48,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Both side to mount slight worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Various underside corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2024 47,854 miles

Axle bushes worn

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 47,854 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Axle bushes worn

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 46,179 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 43,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low tread. (5.2.3 (e))

various underside corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2022 43,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low tread. (5.2.3 (e))

various underside corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,328 miles

General Underside Corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2020 38,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 38,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 34,465 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 30,717 miles

n/s/f brake flexi hose perished

Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,282 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,148 miles

Both rear tyre sidewall's cracked and perished.

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the sidewall - recommend replacement asap.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,655 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished.

Interior mirror loose.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,987 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,125 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 16,125 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 14,327 miles

osr tyre wall cracked ok at present

Pass 28 Feb 2011 13,773 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 13,479 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 13,235 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,871 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 11,263 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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AY02 AYZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AY02 AYZ, 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 AY02 AYZ registered?

AY02 AYZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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