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AY02 EPK

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,235 mi
Last recorded55,235 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 EPK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 55,235 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 52,083 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 52,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill ( Not been fully welded ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front seat does not tilt forwards to allow entre to rear seat but nearside front does

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 52,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability suspension top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability suspension top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front seat does not tilt forwards to allow entre to rear seat but nearside front does

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 47,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer outer sill corroded

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

underside covered in mud

Fail 24 Jan 2024 47,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer outer sill corroded

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

underside covered in mud

Pass 30 Jan 2023 44,685 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 44,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 34,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust mount bracket rusted and cracked.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside and offside outer sills rusted.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front seat not tilting on back rest.

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 34,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mount bracket rusted & cracked

N/S & O/S outer sills rusted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front driver s seat not tilting on back rest

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 34,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mount bracket rusted & cracked

N/S & O/S outer sills rusted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front driver s seat not tilting on back rest

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 33,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner & outer sills rusted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 33,373 miles

N/S & O/S Outer sills rusted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 33,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S & O/S Outer sills rusted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 32,302 miles

N/S & O/S outer sills rusted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 32,301 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

N/S & O/S outer sills rusted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,118 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,579 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F seat back release handle broken

Rear tyre tread starting to perish

Fail 29 Jun 2015 24,222 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F seat back release handle broken

Rear tyre tread starting to perish

Pass 30 Jun 2014 19,843 miles

All tyre treads starting to crack

O/s rear seat lever snapped

Fail 24 Jun 2013 14,994 miles

All tyre treads starting to crack

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,994 miles

All tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 13 Jun 2012 10,609 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 6,619 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 6,616 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 6,332 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 5,903 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 5,467 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 4,961 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 EPK is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EPK, 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 EPK is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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