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AE52 EFY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,676 mi
Last recorded156,676 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 EFY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 156,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management mil on

Fail 9 Sep 2021 156,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management mil on

Pass 16 Sep 2020 149,124 miles

eml light on

Fail 16 Sep 2020 149,124 miles

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

Pass 12 Sep 2018 147,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes corroded to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 132,411 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 119,286 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 109,802 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 101,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 93,449 miles

rear seat belts not checked as baby seats fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2013 93,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear seat belts not checked as baby seats fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2012 86,634 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exh flex weak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear wheel bearing geting rough

Fail 7 Aug 2012 86,634 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exh flex weak

offside rear wheel bearing geting rough

Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn thin

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,332 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 67,983 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,849 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,262 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 46,262 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,235 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,370 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 EFY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AE52 EFY, 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 AE52 EFY registered?

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

Is AE52 EFY safe to buy?

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