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AE52 NZR

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,743 mi
Last recorded133,743 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NZR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 133,743 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox oil leak

Slight oil weep from steering rack

Fail 14 Aug 2017

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil weep from steering rack

o/s/f drive shaft support bearing is noisey

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + 0mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

excessive leak of emissions from injector base seals

Pass 22 Aug 2016 131,581 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

diesel injector combustion seals are leaking allowing combustion gases into vehicle.

Fail 22 Aug 2016 131,581 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

diesel injector combustion seals are leaking allowing combustion gases into vehicle.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 125,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe corrode near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 125,630 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe corrode near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 119,542 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 29 Jul 2013 113,525 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 108,195 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 100,490 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 100,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 90,288 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,264 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 70,248 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,574 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 58,495 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,532 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 NZR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NZR, 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 NZR registered?

AE52 NZR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is AE52 NZR safe to buy?

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