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AY02 VRM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,656 mi
Last recorded55,656 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 55,656 miles

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

front discs and pads deteriorating

n/s/f "D" rubber deteriorating

n/s/f tyre 50% worn 175/65 x 14

rear axle bushes deteriorating both sides

Pass 21 Jan 2019 53,826 miles

front D rubbers deteriorating

front discs deteriorating

front exhaust deteriorating

Fail 21 Jan 2019 53,826 miles

front D rubbers deteriorating

front discs deteriorating

front exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to hose (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,607 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,185 miles

Both front wiper blades split on ends

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 49,185 miles

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

Both front wiper blades split on ends

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 46,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 46,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,687 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,009 miles

Unable to inspect rear seat belts due to child seats fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,353 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 31,339 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,627 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,404 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,532 miles

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

Possible fuel leak from fuel pipe/fuel filter

Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,314 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,567 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,953 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 17,517 miles

osr footbrake effeciency slightly low

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 VRM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

AY02 VRM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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