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AJ52 VUG

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,299 mi
Last recorded56,299 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 VUG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,299 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2016 56,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2015 50,396 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 42,178 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,759 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 34,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,310 miles

Coolant leak

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

engine breather pipe split

rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Feb 2011 29,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,621 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,601 miles

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

both rear tyres perished sidewalls

Fail 26 Jan 2010 26,597 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished sidewalls

Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,010 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,422 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,442 miles

Nearside rear tyre is cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2007 15,436 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre is cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2006 11,849 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 VUG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VUG, 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 VUG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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