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AK52 YFR

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

66,243 mi
Last recorded66,243 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 66,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 66,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 65,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 65,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 64,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 64,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2018 62,429 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,221 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 107,911 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,640 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 57,282 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre low tread

slight rumble n/s/r bearing

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,282 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread

slight rumble n/s/r bearing

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,491 miles

both rear tyres perished

front number plate cracked

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

steering rack wet

Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,068 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,702 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 43,945 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,945 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,464 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,480 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 34,480 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,775 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,513 miles

play in nearside rack inner joint

Fail 26 Oct 2007 28,513 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in nearside rack inner joint

Pass 9 Oct 2006 22,599 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 19,254 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 YFR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 YFR, 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 YFR registered?

AK52 YFR is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is AK52 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 YFR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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