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AJ52 VTC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,253 mi
Last recorded90,253 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 90,253 miles

Coolant leak ()

auxillary drive belt deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2018 90,210 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

auxillary drive belt deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2017 87,607 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 Dec 2016 83,884 miles

Engine management light is illuminated

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

Offside Front Tyre is cracking/perishing on edge tread and sidewall

Pass 22 Dec 2015 79,357 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front outer wall on o/s/f tyre just starting to crack

Fail 21 Dec 2015 79,355 miles

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

Engine management light on

Offside Front outer wall on o/s/f tyre just starting to crack

Pass 15 Dec 2014 74,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2013 67,588 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 5 Dec 2013 67,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Dec 2012 63,404 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 59,147 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 59,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Dec 2010 54,121 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 50,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2010 50,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,931 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 43,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 32,357 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 32,357 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,396 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 22,468 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 22,280 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 22,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AJ52 VTC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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