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AO52 UGC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,022 mi
Last recorded96,022 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 96,022 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 96,022 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light not working when sidelights are on. (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 95,358 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 93,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 92,472 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,501 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 86,541 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 80,414 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 80,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 77,033 miles

Slight oil leak

Wiper stalk switch worn

Pass 9 Jun 2018 73,287 miles

o/s and n/s rear axle bushes de bonding

Fail 9 Jun 2018 73,287 miles

o/s and n/s rear axle bushes de bonding

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 May 2017 71,187 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 69,772 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 68,079 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 65,994 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 65,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,142 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 62,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 56,578 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,578 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,050 miles

Windscreen wipers in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2011 47,152 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 42,262 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 37,155 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2007 29,158 miles

all tyres wearing on edges of tread.

Pass 12 May 2006 22,912 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 UGC 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 78.6%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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