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AO52 DYA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,209 mi
Last recorded103,209 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 DYA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 103,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

under side of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2018 100,175 miles

Both front tyres perished/splitting in tread area

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes either side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant bottle empty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 100,175 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Both front tyres perished/splitting in tread area

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes either side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant bottle empty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 95,842 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Outer rim on limit for MOT test (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 95,838 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Outer rim on limit for MOT test (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 87,130 miles

O/S Wiper arm incorrectly fitted (Hitting N/S arm)

Oil leak from filter

Fail 9 Dec 2016 87,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65-14 82T (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65-14 82T (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres severely worn on inner shoulders (Tracking recommended)

O/S Wiper arm incorrectly fitted (Hitting N/S arm)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from filter

Pass 2 Dec 2015 75,157 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 75,154 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 70,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,494 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,413 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,044 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 53,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 12,487 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 11,144 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 9,357 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 7,041 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 7,041 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 DYA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO52 DYA, 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 DYA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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