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AO52 UGF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

179,678 mi
Last recorded179,678 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 UGF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2020 179,678 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 166,425 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 166,425 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 154,837 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 154,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak very weak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber very weak

Pass 31 May 2017 145,669 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 145,660 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 142,094 miles

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

interior mirror not fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 141,865 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 126,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 126,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 106,677 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 106,597 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 90,316 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 90,158 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,863 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 68,784 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,019 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 63,530 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,082 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,975 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,828 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 19,708 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 UGF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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