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AK52 NJZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,365 mi
Last recorded103,365 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NJZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 103,365 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 100,631 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 100,609 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 97,825 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 97,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 95,666 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 95,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 92,847 miles

Nearside Front to rear brake pipe cleaned and greased

Offside Front brake pipe cleaned and greased

Offside Front to rear brake pipe cleaned and greased

Fail 29 Mar 2017 92,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to w/cylinderl (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to w/cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs rusty

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen

Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2013 62,132 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 62,060 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 58,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight brake bind at o/s/r

power steering pipe hanging low at front

Pass 24 Mar 2012 58,578 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight brake bind at o/s/r

power steering pipe hanging low at front

Pass 19 Mar 2011 54,928 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 51,573 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,937 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 44,582 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,791 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,425 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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AK52 NJZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK52 NJZ, 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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AK52 NJZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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