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AE52 NCO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

74,760 mi
Last recorded74,760 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 74,760 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 74,640 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 59,477 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 57,095 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 54,574 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 52,027 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Nov 2022 52,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 49,226 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 45,709 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,959 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 40,959 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,445 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,134 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,665 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 36,665 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,999 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,185 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,635 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 33,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,399 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,959 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,771 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,374 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 26,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,871 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 22,725 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 NCO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NCO, 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 NCO registered?

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

Is AE52 NCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 NCO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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