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AJ52 VTX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

198,763 mi
Last recorded198,763 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 VTX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 198,763 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 189,759 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 182,381 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 175,806 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 169,521 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 162,130 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 154,589 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 150,191 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 138,427 miles

oil leak noted.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 138,427 miles

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

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

oil leak noted.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 124,623 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

offside front tyre danmage noted to outer wall.advise renewal.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 124,623 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

offside front tyre danmage noted to outer wall.advise renewal.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 109,471 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2014 109,471 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 91,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 91,205 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,559 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 75,263 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 68,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 68,663 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 61,907 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,942 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 44,144 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 35,183 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 VTX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

AJ52 VTX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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