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AE52 SJU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,478 mi
Last recorded155,478 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 SJU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 155,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint cover cracking.

Oil leak ()

Rear Both coil springs rusty.

Steering rack damp.

Fail 3 Oct 2017 155,478 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint cover cracking.

Oil leak ()

Rear Both coil springs rusty.

Steering rack damp.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 144,057 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 144,056 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 135,474 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 115,302 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,545 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 77,354 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 70,422 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 70,422 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,753 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 64,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

front wiper split

Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,743 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)

offside door mirror small crack

play in nearside rack

Fail 4 Sep 2009 54,743 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside door mirror small crack

play in nearside rack

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,581 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)

o/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2007 37,825 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 28,591 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 28,420 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 SJU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SJU, 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 SJU registered?

AE52 SJU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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