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AF52 FVD

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,367 mi
Last recorded138,367 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FVD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 138,367 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner and outer track rod end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear Exhaust leak

Fail 13 Mar 2024 138,364 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides. Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner and outer track rod end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear Exhaust leak

Pass 1 Mar 2023 130,371 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 130,370 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 121,260 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 115,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil level on minimum

Fail 28 Apr 2021 115,831 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil level on minimum

Pass 6 May 2020 110,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 May 2020 110,501 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 104,188 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 102,465 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 102,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Staring to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 99,282 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,264 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 92,726 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 88,642 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 84,652 miles

small amount of play in o/s steering rack tie bar

Fail 7 Sep 2013 84,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small amount of play in o/s steering rack tie bar

Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,639 miles

small amount of play in o/s steering rack tie bar

Pass 10 Sep 2011 76,111 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 71,052 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 66,142 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 61,582 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,222 miles

signs of wear rear nearside tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2006 44,447 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 34,587 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 FVD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF52 FVD, 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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AF52 FVD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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