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AK52 XUC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,714 mi
Last recorded117,714 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XUC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 117,714 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2013 117,703 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 114,062 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 114,062 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 108,621 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 99,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 99,280 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 92,056 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT.

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST/DETERIORATION.

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.5MM AND LOWER ON EDGES.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 85,842 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 74,796 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,930 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 62,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XUC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XUC, 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 AK52 XUC registered?

AK52 XUC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AK52 XUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 XUC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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