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AY52 AUV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

181,063 mi
Last recorded181,063 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 AUV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 181,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 173,413 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 172,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 172,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 172,446 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 169,625 miles

Brake pipe on servo wet, might be engine oil

Front Bumper grill loose

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Heat shield has become detached

Fail 30 Oct 2019 169,604 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe on servo wet, might be engine oil

Front Bumper grill loose

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Heat shield has become detached

Pass 1 Nov 2018 152,373 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 140,745 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 136,682 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 127,427 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded in places.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 127,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front brake pipes corroded in places.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 114,567 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 102,937 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 92,454 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 83,209 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 83,209 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,692 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 55,336 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,829 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 AUV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AUV, 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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AY52 AUV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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