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AJ52 JXE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,329 mi
Last recorded50,329 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 JXE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 50,329 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 16 Sep 2025 50,329 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper split

Pass 17 Sep 2024 49,614 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 21 Sep 2023 48,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 47,925 miles

all brake pipes are heavily greased

slight exhaust blow from around were the center to back box join

Pass 4 Oct 2021 47,378 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 47,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 46,339 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 45,688 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 44,529 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 43,620 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 42,487 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 42,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,929 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 39,175 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,193 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,552 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 31,453 miles

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

near side front hub noisey

Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,453 miles

near side front hub noisey

Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,052 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 24,754 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,191 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,320 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 12,600 miles

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 JXE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JXE, 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 JXE registered?

AJ52 JXE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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