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AY02 VSJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,427 mi
Last recorded74,427 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 VSJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 74,427 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,945 miles

Oil leak

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 67,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,518 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 54,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 48,833 miles

Both front bottom suspension wishbone rear bushed slightly de-bonding.

O/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded.

O/s/r tyre slightly perished.

both front tyres 3mm- wearing on the inner edges.

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded.

slight oil leak.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,883 miles

Nearside front inner brake pad on 4mm.

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear-most bushes are separating.

Offside rear tyre is perished and cracking.

Power steering pump very damp.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 42,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front inner brake pad on 4mm.

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear-most bushes are separating.

Offside rear tyre is perished and cracking.

Power steering pump very damp.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,262 miles

Front brakes feel weak.

O/S of windscreen slightly scratched by wiper blade.

O/S/F and N/S/F lower suspension arm rear-most bushes are separating.

O/S/F,O/S/R and N/S/R tyres are slightly cracking between treads.

O/S/R brake pipe is corroded,strong advise.

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

Power steering pump is slightly weeping oil.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,551 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,220 miles

leak from powersteeringpump

Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,630 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 VSJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VSJ, 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 VSJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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