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AF52 FPJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,300 mi
Last recorded164,300 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FPJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 164,300 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 160,583 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 160,583 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 150,445 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 150,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 140,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 140,290 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 130,626 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2010 130,569 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

condensation in o/s headlamp

front bumper slightly loose

n/s door mirror glass slightly loose

n/s/r tyre worn low

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 30 Dec 2008 120,855 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 120,827 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 112,213 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 98,397 miles

high level brake light inoperative

Fail 3 Oct 2006 98,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 FPJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FPJ, 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 FPJ registered?

AF52 FPJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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