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AE52 RNY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

145,474 mi
Last recorded145,474 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 145,474 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 137,102 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 125,135 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 125,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 113,914 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 113,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 102,681 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 90,868 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 90,868 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 83,226 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 79,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 74,104 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 73,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tubeless valve deteriorated

Offside mirror slightly insecure

power steering slight fluid weep from pump area

Pass 25 Oct 2016 69,658 miles

Exhaust Rear Heat Shield Loose

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre Low Inner Edge

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 63,114 miles

hubcaps fitted

eng oil low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front hose is hanging down

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 63,113 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front hose is hanging down

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

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

eng oil low

hubcaps fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,448 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 53,221 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 53,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,610 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre bald inside edge

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres are starting to wear on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,335 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,348 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 31,214 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,270 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,710 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slight bulge in side wall

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 RNY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RNY, 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 RNY registered?

AE52 RNY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is AE52 RNY safe to buy?

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