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2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

183,804 mi
Last recorded183,804 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 VPG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2026 183,804 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength The inner sill is corroded and caused holes in it. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% o/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heatshield is loose, must remain in place.

Nearside Front Foglamp is not working.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 169,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear connection. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line is corroded, running front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp is slightly loose, not likely to fall from the carrier.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line is corroded, running front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% o/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 158,251 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers have split. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear connection. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heatshield is loose, must remain in place.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line is corroded, running front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line is corroded, running front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28%o/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 157,934 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing Glass is missing. (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers have split. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear connection. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heatshield is loose, must remain in place.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line is corroded, running front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line is corroded, running front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28%o/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 144,952 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe is in poor condition.

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Foglamp not working.

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line running front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 142,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Heatshield is loose.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 142,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Heatshield is loose.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 135,668 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill top, inside door. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 135,668 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill top, inside door. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 132,587 miles

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

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 130,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch Corrosion

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 126,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 113,842 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 105,844 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2014 105,840 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 May 2014 105,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 93,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 86,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

interior rear veiw mirror not fitted

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 5 May 2011 78,875 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,478 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 59,991 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 59,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 53,545 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 46,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

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

o/s/f headlight glass damaged

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2006 36,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

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 VPG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VPG, 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 VPG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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