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AE52 FWC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,412 mi
Last recorded137,412 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 FWC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2020 137,412 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front link arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users injectors (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 136,289 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 136,289 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 134,550 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 134,550 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 132,361 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 132,361 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 131,780 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 126,908 miles

Oil leak

power steering cap missing temp repair made

rear wiper blade breaking up

Fail 15 Aug 2015 126,908 miles

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

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

Oil leak

power steering cap missing temp repair made

rear wiper blade breaking up

Pass 15 Sep 2014 121,420 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 121,235 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 115,300 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 115,300 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 111,026 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 111,026 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

PAS FLUID LOW

Pass 30 Jul 2011 105,145 miles

both front steering rack gaitors leaking

offside rear wheel trim missing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 98,329 miles

possible leak at intake manifold

Fail 30 Jul 2010 98,329 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

possible leak at intake manifold

Pass 1 Aug 2009 87,774 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs are slightly lipped

offside front door mirror is cracked

oofside rear tyre is on 2 mm and is perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 78,650 miles

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

play in offside front wheel

slight play in nearside front wheel

Fail 15 Aug 2008 78,650 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

play in offside front wheel

slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,742 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 63,226 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 FWC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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