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AE52 OAU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

88,922 mi
Last recorded88,922 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 OAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 88,922 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 88,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 88,770 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 88,689 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 88,575 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 88,253 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,711 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 87,103 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 86,706 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,087 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 85,477 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,024 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 84,516 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 83,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,095 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,985 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,703 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 69,108 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 60,136 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,658 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 49,658 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight leak steering rack pinion area

Pass 8 Sep 2005 40,749 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 OAU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 OAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE52 OAU?

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What year was AE52 OAU registered?

AE52 OAU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is AE52 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 OAU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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