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AE52 GOU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,057 mi
Last recorded96,057 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 GOU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 96,057 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 96,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 91,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 May 2020 90,991 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 2.34 m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 86,363 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018
Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,700 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 83,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,342 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 79,147 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 79,147 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,834 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,624 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,916 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,070 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,245 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 53,245 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,712 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,308 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,985 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 GOU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel 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 GOU, 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 GOU registered?

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

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