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AO52 URM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,470 mi
Last recorded100,470 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 100,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 99,010 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 95,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears + nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rackbody (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 92,189 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 92,189 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s performance low, foot brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 89,111 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

traces of oil around sub-frame/steering rack area

Fail 2 Aug 2016 89,169 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

traces of oil around sub-frame/steering rack area

Pass 19 Aug 2015 86,778 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear service/foot brake has a slight imbalance

Fail 19 Aug 2015 86,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear service/foot brake has a slight imbalance

Fail 21 Aug 2014 84,204 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,204 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,354 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 65,216 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,024 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,250 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,982 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 39,982 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,328 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 30,328 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2006 23,473 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 23,473 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 URM 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 68.2%.

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

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