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AE52 WYZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,949 mi
Last recorded145,949 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 145,949 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 145,949 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 137,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 137,203 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 129,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 129,488 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Mar 2016 118,800 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 118,800 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 110,776 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 110,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 101,136 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2013 92,889 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 89,922 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 87,948 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 87,948 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 80,778 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 80,778 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 70,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,407 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 61,407 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 51,011 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 50,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

NSR wheel rim damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2005 42,338 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 WYZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WYZ, 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 WYZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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