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EA02 GWE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,078 mi
Last recorded112,078 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 GWE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 112,078 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak from bottle area ()

Flat spots to inner tread area on both rear tyres + cracking in tread

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust support coroded

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 112,078 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak from bottle area ()

Flat spots to inner tread area on both rear tyres + cracking in tread

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust support coroded

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 107,607 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear tyres choppy on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 107,450 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear tyres choppy on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 102,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 95,803 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 92,470 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 90,533 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 90,533 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 86,651 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 86,651 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 81,519 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 81,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 May 2008 68,275 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 60,472 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 49,101 miles

Nearside Rear 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 GWE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GWE, 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 GWE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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