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AJ52 ONG

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

140,256 mi
Last recorded140,256 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 140,256 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 140,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 131,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2025 131,603 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 121,195 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 121,194 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of main to rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back plate b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 114,800 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 114,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 110,085 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 110,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 106,701 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and close to legal limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 106,701 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and close to legal limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 104,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 101,069 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 101,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,614 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion on metal brake pipe

Offside Front Corrosion on metal brake pipe

Oil leak engine

Fail 27 Jun 2017 96,603 miles

Central Front Brake pipe leaking 2 Metal brake pipe connectors under bonnet on bulkhead (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Corrosion on metal brake pipe

Offside Front Corrosion on metal brake pipe

Oil leak engine

Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 80,546 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,438 miles

175/65/R14/82H. OF 3 OR 3 NR 5 NF 3mm.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,619 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 67,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,631 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight weep from PAS rack seal

Fail 10 Nov 2011 62,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight weep from PAS rack seal

Fail 30 Nov 2010 57,092 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 57,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,617 miles

slight roughness detected in the o/s/f driveshaft bearing

Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,998 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 46,998 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,550 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,309 miles

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

wipers poor

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 ONG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 ONG, 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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AJ52 ONG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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