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AE52 MYW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

68,746 mi
Last recorded68,746 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 MYW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 68,746 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 65,149 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 65,069 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and twisted. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 61,585 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 61,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 61,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSSIVE ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dot code 4303 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 55,987 miles

Advise coolant low

Advise offside rear tyre cracked/perished badly

Advise slight leak nearside rack gaiter

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2005 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 82t (2003) (5.2.3 (e))

Play in offside inner rack joint

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 55,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Advise coolant low

Advise offside rear tyre cracked/perished badly

Advise slight leak nearside rack gaiter

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2005 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 82t (2003) (5.2.3 (e))

Play in offside inner rack joint

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 48,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is 16years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is 18years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight noise and judder from the steering rack.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 44,085 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 41,658 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 39,279 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 34,177 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 29,654 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 29,593 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Tyres year of manufacture 2002

Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,876 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,178 miles

PAS fluid in n/s steering rack gator

engine VAC leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 20,178 miles

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

PAS fluid in n/s steering rack gator

engine VAC leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 14,635 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 10,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 10,341 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 5,325 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 5,180 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 4,987 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 4,987 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 4,784 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 4,410 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 4,070 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 3,437 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 MYW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MYW, 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 MYW registered?

AE52 MYW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is AE52 MYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 MYW shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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