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AD52 AKJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,341 mi
Last recorded134,341 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 AKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 134,341 miles

advise slight corrosion on brake pipes advise coil springs rusty advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 123,479 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 117,540 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 112,834 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 105,983 miles

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 97,496 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,084 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2012 88,084 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2011 81,431 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 81,431 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,314 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,439 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 57,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,483 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 44,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 29,767 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2005 20,049 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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AD52 AKJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD52 AKJ, 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 AD52 AKJ registered?

AD52 AKJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is AD52 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 AKJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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