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AE52 SFO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,454 mi
Last recorded78,454 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 78,454 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 75,240 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 71,472 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 71,472 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 68,126 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,533 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 61,772 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,429 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside rear tyre 2.5-3 mm tread depth on edge

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 58,915 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing low on edges

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,685 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front and nearside rear tyres approx 3 mm tread depth on edge

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,671 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,123 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth on edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,706 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,581 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

wiper blade split

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,964 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,004 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,263 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,111 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 32,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

due to the shock absorber leak the n/s brake disc may have oil contamination.

n/s front tyre on 2mm.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,585 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 22,822 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 22,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 17,890 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 17,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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 SFO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SFO, 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 SFO registered?

AE52 SFO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AE52 SFO safe to buy?

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