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AE52 RRV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,622 mi
Last recorded79,622 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,622 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 79,622 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Silencer of exhaust support mount deteriorated and insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,291 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Engine oil leak

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 73,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on at time of test

Engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,234 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,000 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 64,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 54,648 miles

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

both front tyres bald on edge

nearside rear tyre slight out of shape and bald on edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,168 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inside edges

n/s rear tyre heavily worn on outside edge

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Fail 20 Mar 2013 50,168 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inside edges

n/s rear tyre heavily worn on outside edge

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Pass 10 Feb 2012 46,093 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,657 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 44,657 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,450 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,885 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,899 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 31,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,843 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 25,828 miles

offside front tyre wear inside edge †nearside rear wear outside 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 RRV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RRV, 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 RRV registered?

AE52 RRV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is AE52 RRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 RRV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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