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AE52 OBN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,144 mi
Last recorded77,144 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 OBN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 77,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2025 77,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 74,535 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 74,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 74,208 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 72,078 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,685 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 71,173 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 71,156 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 70,407 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 68,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,044 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 65,044 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,141 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 5 Sep 2016 58,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 11 Jul 2015 55,175 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 55,160 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 53,142 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,832 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 50,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,310 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 42,502 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 42,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,741 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 39,682 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 36,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,535 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 33,765 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 29,926 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 22,734 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 22,475 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 OBN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

AE52 OBN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AE52 OBN shows 33 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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