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AO52 FCM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

64,036 mi
Last recorded64,036 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 64,036 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2024 62,044 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 59,599 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 56,763 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,279 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 50,654 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 48,345 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 45,714 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,791 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 37,024 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,233 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 31,169 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 28,287 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 25,173 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 25,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 22,135 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,695 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,037 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 14,080 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 11,314 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 8,446 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 FCM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FCM, 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 FCM?

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What year was AO52 FCM registered?

AO52 FCM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is AO52 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 FCM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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