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AE52 RMY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,074 mi
Last recorded125,074 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 RMY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 125,074 miles

both rear springs corroding

both wiper blades slight torn

nsr tyre cracking

oil leak

osf brake pipe corroding near to limit

Fail 19 Sep 2015 125,061 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear springs corroding

both wiper blades slight torn

nsr tyre cracking

oil leak

osf brake pipe corroding near to limit

Pass 20 Aug 2014 114,313 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 114,313 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 114,158 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 114,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 109,776 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion to exhaust

damage to paint work

front brake pads apper low

fuel pipes corroded

noise round fan belt

Fail 29 Aug 2012 109,776 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil springs corroded

corrosion to exhaust

damage to paint work

front brake pads apper low

fuel pipes corroded

gap missing from front bumper

noise round fan belt

wipers smearing and split

Pass 24 Aug 2011 107,040 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 105,062 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 102,577 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear wheel bearing is noisey when rotated

Fail 27 Aug 2009 102,577 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear wheel bearing is noisey when rotated

Pass 20 Aug 2008 97,936 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 97,905 miles

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 96,043 miles

slight lift in o/s/f rack joint

Pass 25 Aug 2006 90,919 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 RMY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RMY, 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 RMY registered?

AE52 RMY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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