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EA02 JSZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

120,036 mi
Last recorded120,036 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 120,036 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

coolant header tank split

Fail 17 Sep 2025 120,036 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

coolant header tank split

Pass 18 Sep 2024 111,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 100,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 94,620 miles

rear suspesion corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2022 94,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear suspesion corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 91,449 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 88,392 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 88,392 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 85,189 miles

Both rear tyres are close to 2,mm wear bars

n/s/r steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

o/s/r steel brake pipe going from flexi to cylinder is starting to corrode

Pass 8 Oct 2018 81,417 miles

both rear tyres cracking

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,042 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 74,879 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low in tread

o/s/r steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre getting low in tread

Fail 18 Oct 2016 74,879 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre getting low in tread

o/s/r steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre getting low in tread

Pass 19 Oct 2015 71,567 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 19 Oct 2015 71,567 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Oct 2014 68,147 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 68,147 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,803 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,593 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 61,593 miles

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

engine has a heavy oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,882 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 55,882 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r is getting close to the legal limit

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,221 miles

high level brake light not working

power steering pump starting to leak

Fail 8 Apr 2011 49,221 miles

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

high level brake light not working

power steering pump starting to leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,348 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 43,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,367 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,367 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 33,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,430 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,661 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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EA02 JSZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 JSZ, 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 JSZ registered?

EA02 JSZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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