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AO52 ZTJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,238 mi
Last recorded85,238 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZTJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 85,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 79,914 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 79,571 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid on min mark

Pass 19 Nov 2019 78,549 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 75,832 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,848 miles

all other steel brake pipes corroding

front brake discs getting thin

Fail 10 Nov 2017 72,784 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. no access to rear seats (6.2.A.3)

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

all other steel brake pipes corroding

front brake discs getting thin

Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on edge

Fail 9 Nov 2016 69,315 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,507 miles

Front backrests not releasing on seats

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted bent (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 66,507 miles

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

Front backrests not releasing on seats

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted bent (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,288 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant bottle discoloured

front seats do not tilt

high level brake light not working

rear brakes squeak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 62,386 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant low and bottle discoloured

front seats do not tilt

front wiper blades split at ends

oil level low

Fail 18 Nov 2013 62,386 miles

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

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

coolant low

front seat do not tilt

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Both front seatback will not release

Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front seat backrests will not release

heat shield loose at rear

oil leak fron r/c gasket

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,362 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s drive shaft intermediate bearing noisy

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,435 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front seats do not tilt

front inner pads thin

Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,415 miles

o/s & n/s seat will not tilt

Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,677 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front seats not tilting

n/s/r handbrake cable mount split

Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 27,700 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 ZTJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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