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AO52 UTF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,358 mi
Last recorded126,358 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 UTF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 126,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front washer jet provides limited fluid

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 117,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres getting low and worn on edges

both rear tyres getting low on tread

rear heat shield loose

Fail 12 Feb 2018 117,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres getting low and worn on edges

both rear tyres getting low on tread

rear heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jan 2017 107,036 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipe starting to rust

heat sheilds slightly loose

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 30 Jan 2017 107,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear and rear brake pipe starting to rust

heat sheilds slightly loose

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,401 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 91,401 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 82,116 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 82,087 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 73,168 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,512 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,714 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,805 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,926 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 51,458 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,603 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 43,824 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,792 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 38,792 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 27,588 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 UTF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UTF, 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 UTF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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