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AY02 DXJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,805 mi
Last recorded50,805 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 DXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 50,805 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside HEAVILY DETERIORATED (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 50,287 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Near and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Near and Offside 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside HEAVILY DETERIORATED (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 39,462 miles

Nearside Front corroded at bottom of wing

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 37,392 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 37,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 36,350 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 36,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 35,940 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 35,909 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 35,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 34,499 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 34,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill panel holed (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,957 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 3 Mar 2017 33,438 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,159 miles

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

both rear arches corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2016 32,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both rear arches corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,435 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,197 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,656 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,132 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,524 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,276 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,565 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,548 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 14,705 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 DXJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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