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EA02 HEV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

37,179 mi
Last recorded37,179 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 37,179 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 36,660 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 36,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 36,173 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 35,803 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 35,486 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 35,168 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 34,515 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 33,440 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 33,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 32,217 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 30,423 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 28,739 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 26,251 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 26,251 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 24,130 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 24,130 miles

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

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

front wiper blades starting to smear across the windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2012 21,721 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 21,721 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,202 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,021 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 12 Oct 2010 16,021 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front wiper blades starting to smear across the windscreen

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 7 Oct 2009 12,736 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 9,967 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 7,132 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 7,132 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 6,162 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 5,082 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 5,082 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 HEV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 EA02 HEV, 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 EA02 HEV registered?

EA02 HEV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 April 2002.

Is EA02 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA02 HEV shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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