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AY02 SZN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,711 mi
Last recorded88,711 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 SZN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,711 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 77,930 miles

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 77,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear arch repair covered by filler unable to assess repair.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 71,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,648 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 45,390 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,390 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,697 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,092 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,574 miles

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight play in it

Fail 26 Mar 2008 30,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,736 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 SZN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SZN, 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 SZN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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