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AE52 EFS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,972 mi
Last recorded100,972 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 EFS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 100,972 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 100,972 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,179 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Jun 2014 84,179 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,790 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,962 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 60,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,981 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,560 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,238 miles

exhaust corrosion

n/s/r tyre hevaly cracked + perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2007 42,346 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 41,731 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 37,381 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 33,528 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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AE52 EFS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE52 EFS, 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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AE52 EFS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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