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AE52 NCD

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

92,688 mi
Last recorded92,688 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NCD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 92,688 miles

rear seats + belts removed

Fail 30 Jul 2025 92,685 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear seats + belts removed

Pass 4 Jul 2024 88,329 miles

rear seats & belts removed

Pass 12 Jul 2023 81,157 miles

handbrake high

rear seats and belts removed

Fail 12 Jul 2023 81,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake high

rear seats and belts removed

Pass 11 Jul 2022 72,239 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 72,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 62,551 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 62,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,503 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 47,821 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 47,819 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 37,696 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 37,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 32,366 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 32,364 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 26,312 miles

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 26,310 miles

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,148 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 15,842 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 15,840 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 12,484 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 12,484 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 9,685 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 6,554 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 6,226 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 5,798 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 5,140 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 5,140 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 4,404 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 3,432 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 NCD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 NCD, 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 NCD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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