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AE52 RZM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

160,788 mi
Last recorded160,788 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 160,788 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 160,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 160,785 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 999ppm (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.67% (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 136,187 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 136,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 123,696 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 123,696 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 113,603 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 113,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 102,873 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 102,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 91,792 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 91,233 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2011 91,218 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 84,522 miles

child seat fitted n/side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt fittings

Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,057 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,783 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 49,617 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 49,616 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 43,727 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 RZM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RZM, 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 RZM registered?

AE52 RZM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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