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AO52 VNX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,049 mi
Last recorded114,049 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 114,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 112,848 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door damaged can still be readily opened and closed

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounts nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 110,511 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside chassis rails where axle attaches to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 110,502 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flex front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flex to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flex to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Missing between fuel tank and exhaust (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside chassis rails where axle attaches to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 108,409 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,670 miles

1. Nearside and offside front steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 2. Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

3. Offside rear indicator bulb becoming faded. 4. Offside front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear.

5. Offside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded from wheel cylinder to flexi.

Fail 13 Jan 2017 105,665 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

1. Nearside and offside front steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 2. Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

3. Offside rear indicator bulb becoming faded. 4. Offside front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 104,081 miles

1. Front brake pads wearing low.

2. Nearside front tyre at legal limits.

3. Rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 104,055 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

1. Front brake pads wearing low.

2. Nearside front tyre at legal limits.

3. Rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 102,076 miles

off side rear steel brake pipes becomming corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2015 102,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

off side rear steel brake pipes becomming corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 99,438 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,897 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,023 miles

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

slight play o/s n/s steering rack ends

Fail 6 Oct 2011 76,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play o/s n/s steering rack ends

Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,562 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,064 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,888 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,363 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,741 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 19,035 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 VNX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VNX, 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 VNX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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