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AO52 DXA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,360 mi
Last recorded125,360 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 DXA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 125,360 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 125,360 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S LOW (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction PHONE MOUNT (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits EXHAUST BLOW AT REAR (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER TEMP REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 113,098 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 104,163 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 102,622 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 101,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 101,027 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 98,117 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 93,185 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 93,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 85,321 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,431 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,472 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 67,472 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 59,416 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 59,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 50,790 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,228 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,983 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AO52 DXA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DXA, 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 AO52 DXA registered?

AO52 DXA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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