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AO52 CTZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,022 mi
Last recorded122,022 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 CTZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 122,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all four, (5.2.2 (c) (i))

small chip in n/s of windscreen, not affecting drivers view.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 120,248 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge of tread, (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s rear and both fronts, (4.2.A.1a)

back of engine and steering rack very oily but no obvious p.a.s. leaks.

both front tyres, outer sidewalls very worn/perished but no cords exposed.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 120,248 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge of tread, (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s rear and both fronts, (4.2.A.1a)

back of engine and steering rack very oily but no obvious p.a.s. leaks.

both front tyres, outer sidewalls very worn/perished but no cords exposed.

rear exhaust deteriorated but secure at time of test.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 119,508 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides, (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 113,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack, at o/s, (2.3.3b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all four wheels, (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres bald on extreme inner edges but no cords exposed.

nearside rear service brake reading slightly low compared to o/s.

oil leak.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 110,183 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

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

both front tyres very worn on extreme inner edges but no cords visible.

high level stoplamp not working.

one rear exhaust mounting bracket detached, but system still adequately supported.

p.a.s. oil level at minimum!.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 106,515 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 106,491 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Mar 2013 101,762 miles

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT NOISE.EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD FOULING EXHAUST.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 101,708 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT NOISE.EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD FOULING EXHAUST.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 96,443 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 96,443 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 88,313 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2010 77,683 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,214 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,943 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,036 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 41,778 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 35,147 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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AO52 CTZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AO52 CTZ, 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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AO52 CTZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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