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AE52 YZG

2002 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

78,020 mi
Last recorded78,020 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 YZG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 78,020 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 78,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 77,149 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 75,594 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 75,594 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,047 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 75,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 74,181 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 74,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,362 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,018 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 72,018 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 66,545 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 66,545 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 64,015 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 64,015 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,823 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,306 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 55,892 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 55,892 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,271 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 53,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,944 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 51,944 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 37,478 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,478 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,055 miles

front number plate has small crack

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,443 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,705 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,998 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 YZG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 YZG, 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 YZG registered?

AE52 YZG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is AE52 YZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 YZG shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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