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AE52 OBM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,122 mi
Last recorded93,122 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 OBM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 93,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,093 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 89,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 85,378 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 85,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Engine light on

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,825 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 80,825 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n/s/r tyre close to limit and has a nail in tread

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 25 Oct 2012 76,380 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,477 miles

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres close to limit 175/65/14

Pass 7 Oct 2010 62,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2010 62,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,483 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 43,401 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,401 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,304 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 37,304 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,044 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

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 OBM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OBM, 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 OBM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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