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AJ52 JFE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,430 mi
Last recorded101,430 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 JFE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 101,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 101,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 100,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 99,131 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 96,705 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 95,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,115 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 90,348 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 90,348 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,024 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,976 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,394 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 65,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,883 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 50,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 50,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,278 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 43,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 35,436 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,436 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,426 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,567 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 27,281 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,556 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 22,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JFE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ52 JFE, 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 JFE registered?

AJ52 JFE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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