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AE52 ETT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,041 mi
Last recorded64,041 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 ETT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 64,041 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 58,875 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 58,874 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 53,941 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 49,123 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 46,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 46,450 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 41,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 39,947 miles

Coolant leak from waterpump

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 39,386 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush starting to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush starting to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 38,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 37,612 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,908 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

O/S/F Wiper Blade split @ ends.

Fail 20 Jul 2016 36,908 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

O/S/F Wiper Blade split @ ends.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 36,401 miles

BOTH Front Hub Carriers heavily corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm, and worn around outer edge.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 36,401 miles

BOTH Front Hub Carriers heavily corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm, and worn around outer edge.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 35,907 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,907 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,140 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,503 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 33,503 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,842 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,202 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,364 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,201 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,477 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,806 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 ETT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ETT, 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 ETT registered?

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

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