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AO52 HPY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,743 mi
Last recorded65,743 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HPY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,743 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 65,610 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 65,610 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 65,456 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 65,175 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 65,175 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 64,592 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 64,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,274 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 63,965 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 63,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 63,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,299 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,095 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,891 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,142 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 57,136 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 55,586 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 56,354 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,354 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 52,920 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 52,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,338 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 50,126 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,782 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,672 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 46,626 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 46,008 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 HPY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HPY, 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 HPY registered?

AO52 HPY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is AO52 HPY safe to buy?

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