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AY52 ARO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,778 mi
Last recorded121,778 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 ARO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 121,778 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 117,463 miles

Battery light on

Fail 28 Aug 2019 117,463 miles

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

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

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

Battery light on

Headlamp aim too low Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 110,206 miles

Batt warning light is on dash

Offside Rear Tyre close to wear bars

Pass 29 Aug 2017 101,469 miles

Both front tyres and n.s.r tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2016 96,240 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Fail 5 Sep 2016 96,240 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 88,542 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,027 miles

battery light on

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,811 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,130 miles

Power steering pump weeping fluid from seal.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,051 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,374 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,715 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 21,454 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,524 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 13,413 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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AY52 ARO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY52 ARO, 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 AY52 ARO registered?

AY52 ARO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is AY52 ARO safe to buy?

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