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AE52 SBV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,774 mi
Last recorded163,774 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 SBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 163,774 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 163,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 163,535 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 162,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 159,798 miles

Engine coolant low

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 159,774 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine coolant low

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 155,694 miles

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2018 155,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2017 151,590 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 151,586 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 146,926 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 142,499 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 142,439 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

oil leak

rear box rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2014 137,785 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 137,758 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 128,783 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing sounds noisy

nearside wiper blade rubber splitting

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 107,659 miles

o/s front tyre worn on side tred

Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,747 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,879 miles

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,603 miles

slight play in nearside front steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2008 55,994 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,116 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2006 43,614 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 SBV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

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

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