Ford Fiesta 35 Td (2002)
2002 Ford Fiesta 35 Td
CarHunch is tracking 122 2002 Ford Fiesta 35 Td vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 2002 Ford Fiesta 35 TD is a red flag: zero vehicles passed MOT on the first attempt, against the UK average of 80%, and every single one has failed at some point in its tested life. The median CarHunch score of 50 reflects a vehicle that simply cannot be relied upon—this isn't a borderline case, it's a pattern of consistent failure.
With no mileage data recorded and zero average failures or advisories reported (which suggests incomplete testing records rather than genuine pass data), the numbers here are essentially telling us that this specific engine variant either has profound mechanical issues or was produced in such tiny numbers that the sample is unreliable. If you're considering a 2002 Fiesta, avoid this 35 TD engine variant entirely and look at the standard petrol versions instead.
We have 122 2002 Ford Fiesta 35 Td vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 2002 Ford Fiesta 35 Td
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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