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AE52 MZU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

114,356 mi
Last recorded114,356 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 MZU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 114,356 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 111,443 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 108,128 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 104,701 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 104,669 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 101,327 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 95,972 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 91,231 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 91,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 86,005 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 81,094 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 75,411 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,715 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,046 miles

adv both rear tyres getting low

adv rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 49,449 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 41,982 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 MZU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

AE52 MZU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is AE52 MZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 MZU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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