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AO52 DXU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

109,055 mi
Last recorded109,055 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 DXU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 109,055 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 108,848 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 95,253 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 94,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear greased and covered with road dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system rusted

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear torsion beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 90,338 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,277 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre aged and lightly perished

Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,917 miles

Exhaust back box hanger bracket broken away from the pipework

Exhaust system rusted

Front lower ball joint boots perished

Offside rear tyre worn on the tread shoulders

Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,286 miles

Exhaust back box support bracket broken

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Nearside rear road spring rusted

Rear tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,886 miles

Offside drive sharft bearing noisy in opperation

Slight grease leakage from the nearside front lower ball joint boot

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,941 miles

Front and front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,971 miles

Front and offside rear tyres perished

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Rear section of the nearside front to rear metal brake pipe degrading

Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,501 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,352 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,092 miles

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,845 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,549 miles

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Pass 1 Aug 2007 42,481 miles

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Pass 8 Aug 2006 35,835 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 DXU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DXU, 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 DXU registered?

AO52 DXU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 November 2002.

Is AO52 DXU safe to buy?

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