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AO52 USZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,884 mi
Last recorded123,884 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 USZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 123,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 117,819 miles

Front Brake discs corroded & worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 117,819 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake discs corroded & worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 105,475 miles

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 8 Sep 2017 105,474 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

both front & n/s/r tyre depths very low

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2016 93,900 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 93,900 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded - flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 81,246 miles

small split in n/s/f track rod gaitor

Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,254 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,429 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 41,699 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,699 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,007 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 35,007 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,121 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,457 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,498 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,347 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 9,714 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 9,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 USZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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