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AK52 YPE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,922 mi
Last recorded113,922 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YPE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 113,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - grease covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering system slightly rough nearside top-mount bearing : deteriorated (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,200 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 111,449 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 109,810 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 106,317 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 101,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener & fluffy dice ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 101,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener & fluffy dice ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,006 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 89,006 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,337 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear wheel bearings noisy

slight coolant leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 81,337 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear wheel bearings noisy

slight coolant leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,206 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 59,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,291 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,027 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,453 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 44,849 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,849 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,089 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 39,089 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,233 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 26,442 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 26,441 miles

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

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 YPE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 61,315 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YPE, 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 YPE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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