MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
o/s/r corner of bumper not fully secure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both rear axle bushes beginning to separate
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both rear axle bushes beginning to separate
Oil level near minimum
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack end worn (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake disc worn
injector chuffing
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake disc worn
injector chuffing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
injector leaking
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
injector leaking
n/s/f wiper splitt
rear exhaust mount broken
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f wiper splitt
rear exhaust mount broken
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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AE52 LHT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 LHT, 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 LHT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 September 2002.
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