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AY02 VTJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,645 mi
Last recorded135,645 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 135,645 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 135,597 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan to chassis rail holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 118,123 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 115,352 miles

Front to rear brake pipe rusting

Fuel lines rusted

Near side front brake hose starting to perish

Offside front brake hose starting to perish

Fail 9 Oct 2015 115,352 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front to rear brake pipe rusting

Fuel lines rusted

Near side front brake hose starting to perish

Offside front brake hose starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2014 112,802 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 105,914 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 105,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 102,270 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)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 96,891 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 90,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

off side rear arch corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2010 90,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

off side rear arch corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,935 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 76,272 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 76,221 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 70,114 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 63,622 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 63,439 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 VTJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

AY02 VTJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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