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AF52 ABO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,613 mi
Last recorded187,613 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 ABO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 187,613 miles

Nearside rear brake noisy in operation

Offside front suspension strut top mount nut and stud corroded

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rims both sides of car (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 May 2015 182,092 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 182,092 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 178,520 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 178,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2012 155,882 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 155,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 139,860 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 121,815 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/f brake hose retaining clip loose.

Pass 5 Sep 2009 90,351 miles

nearside mirror glass taped in place

Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,115 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 61,115 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,980 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 49,977 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2006 36,687 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wind screen cracked at bottom

Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,687 miles

wind screen cracked at bottom

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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AF52 ABO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF52 ABO, 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 AF52 ABO registered?

AF52 ABO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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