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AO52 VEP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,135 mi
Last recorded70,135 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 70,134 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,006 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 65,006 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,562 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 53,562 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,820 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 48,820 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,836 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 40,836 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,437 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,384 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,812 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 32,812 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,238 miles

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

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

surface rust on o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,060 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,231 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,379 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2006 18,073 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 VEP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

AO52 VEP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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