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AY02 EPJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,032 mi
Last recorded75,032 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2018 75,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Wheel Arch Area. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel Arch Area. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch Area. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outter Seal Area. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Central, Outter Seal Area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel Arch Area. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Wheel Arch Area. (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Central, Outter Seal Area. (6.1.B.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Coolant Level, Below Minimum. Prior To Test.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 66,357 miles

Item(s) Removed From Drivers View. Prior To Test.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel Arch. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Seal Area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel Arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Seal Area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Seal Area. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,689 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake hoses has corrosion on union

Fail 10 Feb 2016 57,689 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake hoses has corrosion on union

Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,603 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,186 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,826 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,698 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 23,696 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 20,978 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,927 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 14,815 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 EPJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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