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AE52 OBU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,255 mi
Last recorded96,255 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 OBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 96,255 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,822 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,465 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,101 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 61,101 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,824 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front fog light insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2011 50,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet will not fully secure in the closed position

front grille insecure

offside front fog light insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,151 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,039 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,186 miles

rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2007 18,492 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 18,492 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,430 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 OBU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

AE52 OBU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AE52 OBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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