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AE52 WZA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,361 mi
Last recorded113,361 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 WZA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 113,361 miles

Offside Front tyre edge wearing

Fail 21 Feb 2019 113,347 miles

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre edge wearing

Fail 18 Jan 2019 113,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 104,224 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 93,550 miles

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

coolant low

corrosion on osr metal brake pipe

gearbox oil leak

handbrake only 16% efficient

nsr wheel rim slightly bent

rear indicators losing colour

Fail 23 Jan 2017 93,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

coolant low

corrosion on osr metal brake pipe

gearbox oil leak

handbrake only 16% efficient

nsr wheel rim slightly bent

rear indicators losing colour

Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 85,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 81,991 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,902 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 79,902 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,491 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 71,491 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 56,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,322 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,261 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 48,261 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,527 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,374 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,957 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 24,360 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 WZA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WZA, 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 WZA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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