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AY02 OCU

2002 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,838 mi
Last recorded154,838 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 OCU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 154,838 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 144,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 20 Mar 2014 144,245 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 25 Mar 2013 134,646 miles

both rear axel bushes worn

o/s/f rear bush on lower arm bonding starting to fail

Fail 25 Mar 2013 134,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

both rear axel bushes worn

o/s/f rear bush on lower arm bonding starting to fail

Pass 20 Mar 2012 125,265 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 125,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 115,253 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 106,294 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 106,294 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 94,406 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 94,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 82,148 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 82,144 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 71,851 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 60,710 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 OCU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OCU, 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 OCU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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