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EA02 LFW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,504 mi
Last recorded143,504 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 LFW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 143,504 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 133,379 miles

advise power steering pump noisy on idle but working ok

advise steering rack slight leak

Fail 7 Aug 2018 133,379 miles

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

advise power steering pump noisy on idle but working ok

advise steering rack slight leak

Pass 12 Aug 2017 126,491 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 123,623 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 123,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tyre out of shape not wearing even (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall has multiple cuts (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 123,594 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

175/65/14

EML light on

Front number plate poor

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside side wall poor no cords (4.1.E.1)

vehicle burning oil

Pass 4 Aug 2015 119,334 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven

Fail 4 Aug 2015 119,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre uneven

Pass 8 Aug 2014 116,783 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven

Fail 8 Aug 2014 116,783 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)

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

nearside rear tyre uneven

Pass 5 Aug 2013 112,711 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 110,319 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated on dash indicating a fault

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2012 110,319 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine Management Light illuminated on dash indicating a fault

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2011 107,636 miles

engine manegment light on

power steering fluid ok damp round rack gaiters

Pass 7 Aug 2010 102,574 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine manegment light on

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter split no movement at present

offside front tyre wall perishing wearing badley inside edge close to legal limit

rear numberplate starting to deteriate

Fail 7 Aug 2010 102,574 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine manegment light on

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter split no movement at present

offside front tyre wall perishing wearing badley inside edge close to legal limit

rear numberplate starting to deteriate

Pass 13 Aug 2009 92,292 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 80,751 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 80,715 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,230 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 50,171 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 LFW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LFW, 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 LFW registered?

EA02 LFW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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