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AE52 SDZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,088 mi
Last recorded118,088 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 118,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 109,669 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 104,316 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 102,342 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,346 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,552 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 67,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,633 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s + n/s front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 53,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s + n/s front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 43,051 miles

Engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,639 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,266 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Aug 2012 27,721 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,885 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,044 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,412 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,567 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear numberplate deteriorating

Fail 27 Aug 2008 20,563 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear numberplate deteriorating

wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,503 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,846 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 SDZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SDZ, 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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AE52 SDZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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