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AK52 ULP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,098 mi
Last recorded119,098 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ULP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 119,098 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Out of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight Camber to O/S Rear Wheel

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 119,098 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Out of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight Camber to O/S Rear Wheel

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 111,492 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

water leak

Fail 7 Nov 2017 111,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

water leak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 106,244 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 May 2015 106,029 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 May 2015 106,029 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2014 96,495 miles

Brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Coolant leak

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

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge of tread

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

Offside front tyre has slight damage/deterioration to inner sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion/scoring to inner face of offside brake dics

Slight oil seapage from engine

Some brake pipes have grease applied so unable to fully inspect

Fail 12 May 2014 96,495 miles

Brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Coolant leak

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge of tread

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

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

Offside front tyre has slight damage/deterioration to inner sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion/scoring to inner face of offside brake dics

Slight oil seapage from engine

Some brake pipes have grease applied so unable to fully inspect

Pass 2 May 2013 89,852 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine managment light on

Pass 16 May 2012 84,332 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front wipers smearing

Fail 16 May 2012 84,332 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front wipers smearing

Pass 11 May 2011 74,498 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 74,498 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 63,776 miles

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

front numberplate damaged

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear numberplate deteriorating

wipers poor

Fail 12 May 2010 63,776 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front numberplate damaged

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear numberplate deteriorating

wipers poor

Pass 14 May 2009 51,242 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 May 2009 51,242 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,836 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 30,828 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 22,973 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 ULP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AK52 ULP, 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 ULP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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