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AE52 YSJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,802 mi
Last recorded128,802 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 YSJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 128,802 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield resting on exhaust

Coolant cap leaking

EML on dash

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside wing mirror glass held on by tape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 128,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre exhaust heat shield resting on exhaust

Coolant cap leaking

EML on dash

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Nearside wing mirror glass held on by tape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 118,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn and getting low

o/s rear tyre tread worn and on limit

Fail 1 Oct 2016 118,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn and getting low

o/s rear tyre tread worn and on limit

Pass 30 Sep 2015 106,542 miles

All 4 tyre valve stems perished

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust heat shield loose but still secure

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

Nearside Rear has a Nail in

Nearside front and Offside front brake discs are scored

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 106,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All 4 tyre valve stems perished

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust heat shield loose but still secure

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

Nearside Rear has a Nail in

Nearside front and Offside front brake discs are scored

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,679 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 94,679 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 87,773 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,311 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 80,311 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,146 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 71,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 63,693 miles

front brake pads appear worn/low on insides

Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,908 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,181 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 55,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 49,768 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 YSJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

AE52 YSJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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