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AE52 SJX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,937 mi
Last recorded85,937 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 SJX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 85,937 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,364 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 85,101 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 83,811 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 78,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front suspension lowered.

Rear suspension lowered.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 76,316 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 70,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,129 miles

Front brake discs rusty and worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2011 63,129 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.Light on

Front brake discs rusty and worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake disc slightly worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,933 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,918 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 48,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,620 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 40,620 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 37,440 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,157 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 23,431 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 SJX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

AE52 SJX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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