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EA02 GKZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,916 mi
Last recorded122,916 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 GKZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2016 122,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 119,533 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 119,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 109,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 94,719 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 94,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 83,426 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 83,426 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 72,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 69,955 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 69,955 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 66,975 miles

n/s/r road wheel buckled slightly

Pass 20 May 2008 56,882 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 56,783 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2007 51,192 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2006 44,867 miles

small oil leak from steering rack area

Pass 27 May 2005 35,827 miles

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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EA02 GKZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA02 GKZ, 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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EA02 GKZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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