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AY02 TCZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,892 mi
Last recorded103,892 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre perishee - no cords visible at present.

wipers starting to smear slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2016 103,892 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filter body pipe (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre perishee - no cords visible at present.

wipers starting to smear slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2015 102,509 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing slightly - no cords visible at present.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,405 miles

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

brake pipes leading to both rear flex hoses corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 99,405 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

brake pipes leading to both rear flex hoses corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 98,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 98,567 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 98,511 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 93,991 miles

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

front discs scored inner edge

o.s.f tyre bold inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2011 93,988 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front discs scored inner edge

o.s.f tyre bold inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2010 85,143 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 85,143 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,984 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 68,616 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 68,615 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 May 2007 48,075 miles

offside rear fog light bulb fitted

osr number plate light slightly insecure advise

Pass 4 May 2006 37,134 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 TCZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TCZ, 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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What year was AY02 TCZ registered?

AY02 TCZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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