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AX52 EFD

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

155,516 mi
Last recorded155,516 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 EFD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 155,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

difficulty passing emission test

Fail 11 Feb 2020 155,516 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 153,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 153,323 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 151,078 miles

coolant leak

Fail 8 Mar 2018 151,075 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coolant leak

Pass 16 Feb 2017 147,695 miles

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

minor corrosion on underside

Pass 7 Mar 2016 144,739 miles

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

front tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Mar 2015 140,609 miles

engine light on

Pass 15 Apr 2014 135,865 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Apr 2014 135,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Apr 2013 130,691 miles

Clutch bearing noise.

EML on.

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Rear silencer deteriorated/corroded.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 130,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Clutch bearing noise.

EML on.

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Rear silencer deteriorated/corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 123,904 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Rear silencer corroded slightly.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 123,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine management lamp on.

High level lamp not working.

NOTE-Spare tyre on nearside front at time of test.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Rear silencer corroded slightly.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 115,715 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 100,173 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 99,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 84,765 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 7 Apr 2009 84,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

centre and rear heatshields loose

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

offside driveshaft bearing noisey

Pass 12 Jan 2009 83,087 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 69,730 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 58,177 miles

both rear tyres have stepped tread.

front brake discs corroded and pitted.

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 15 Dec 2005 48,870 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 48,848 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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AX52 EFD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AX52 EFD, 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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AX52 EFD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 December 2002.

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