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AE52 YHW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,517 mi
Last recorded66,517 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 YHW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 66,517 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 66,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 59,591 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 52,720 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 46,753 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 46,751 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 44,561 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 38,157 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 38,156 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 31,311 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 23,821 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 17,092 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 17,090 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 12,896 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 7,424 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 7,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 7,226 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 6,643 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 5,983 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 5,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 4,546 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 3,843 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 3,233 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 YHW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

AE52 YHW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is AE52 YHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 YHW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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