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AE52 YWB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,089 mi
Last recorded154,089 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 154,089 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 143,419 miles

e m l lit

Fail 30 Oct 2017 143,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

e m l lit

Pass 25 Nov 2016 137,246 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Extreme ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 137,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak ...and not working (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Hand or Foot. (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Extreme ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 128,354 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 128,354 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 120,301 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 116,288 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 108,638 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 98,349 miles

All of exhaust corroded

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear silencer mount snapped but still supported

Pass 27 Nov 2010 88,738 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Rear bump stops starting to perish

Rear engine mount starting to perish

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Nov 2009 78,193 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 78,193 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 65,976 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,268 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 49,558 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 40,960 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 YWB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YWB, 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 YWB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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