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AM52 ACJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

98,449 mi
Last recorded98,449 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 ACJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 98,449 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 92,545 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 92,545 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 88,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 88,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 84,957 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 84,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 84,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 80,111 miles

wipers splitting

Fail 2 Jan 2018 80,111 miles

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

wipers splitting

Pass 9 Jan 2017 77,443 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2015 71,343 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

rear bumper damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2014 66,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,531 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,099 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 62,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,201 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 53,176 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,660 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 48,660 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,427 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 37,839 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,839 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,280 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 29,235 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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AM52 ACJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AM52 ACJ, 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 AM52 ACJ registered?

AM52 ACJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AM52 ACJ safe to buy?

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