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AY02 XEV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

40,746 mi
Last recorded40,746 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XEV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 40,746 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 40,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 40,116 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 39,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 11 Jul 2023 38,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 8 Jul 2022 38,159 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1756514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 37,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 36,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 36,973 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Nearside and Offside pipes into brake cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 35,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 34,803 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 33,707 miles

rear no, plate deteriorating

some brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2016 32,462 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 30,482 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 28,275 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 26,002 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 May 2013 26,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2012 23,366 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 21,417 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 19,399 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 16,870 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 14,526 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 12,145 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 9,832 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 7,325 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 XEV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 XEV, 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 XEV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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