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SO02ATU
2002 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
General Information
- Registration SO02ATU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
5 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 149,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
11 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,950 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 134,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,783 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,475 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 92,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,362 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,514 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- center exhaust bracket broke
- rear axle beam bushes worn
23 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,825 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- drive shaft oil seals leaking
23 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- drive shaft oil seals leaking
24 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,385 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,001 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2015 11 Jun 202612 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
19 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,321 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,173 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,535 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2012 11 Jun 202610 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,847 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2011 11 Jun 202617 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,098 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 51,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,053 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,069 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2008 11 Jun 20265 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,082 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2007 11 Jun 20265 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 25,082 MI
11 Jun 202630 May 2005
Pass
Mileage: 19,237 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2006 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SO02ATU was registered on 2002-06-11
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