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AJ52 HVS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,775 mi
Last recorded172,775 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HVS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2022 172,775 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 165,566 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 159,759 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 159,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 156,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 156,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 150,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 149,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 140,715 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 132,032 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 131,968 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 123,242 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 123,242 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 114,326 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 114,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 107,777 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 98,529 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 87,634 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 78,061 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,961 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,532 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 50,532 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear silencer has minor leak

Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,079 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 25,176 miles

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

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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AJ52 HVS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ52 HVS, 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 AJ52 HVS registered?

AJ52 HVS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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