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AO52 UTH

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,588 mi
Last recorded38,588 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 UTH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 38,588 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 38,508 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 38,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 37,074 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 36,656 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 36,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 36,082 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,529 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 35,476 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,232 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 21 Apr 2016 34,662 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,000 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,527 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,508 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 26,469 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,469 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,272 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,611 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,815 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 12,249 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 9,398 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 UTH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UTH, 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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What year was AO52 UTH registered?

AO52 UTH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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