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AO52 FCF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

52,676 mi
Last recorded52,676 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 FCF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 52,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 52,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 52,175 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 51,466 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 50,526 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 50,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 49,932 miles

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

Offside Outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 19 Nov 2019 49,015 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 47,230 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 45,351 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 43,222 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,078 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 38,974 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 38,967 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,663 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 34,002 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 31,438 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 28,312 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,368 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,252 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 18,405 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 14,277 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 10,270 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 FCF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO52 FCF?

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What year was AO52 FCF registered?

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

Is AO52 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 FCF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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