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AY02 YXJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,249 mi
Last recorded133,249 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 YXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 133,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 133,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 128,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 122,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 117,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 117,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 114,674 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 114,673 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 110,149 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 101,843 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 85,587 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 85,571 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 78,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,136 miles

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,142 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 55,974 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering rack damp/ slight pas leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,974 miles

Coolant leak

steering rack damp/ slight pas leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 47,318 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,258 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,470 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,772 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,589 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,249 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,841 miles

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

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 YXJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

AY02 YXJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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The MOT history for AY02 YXJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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