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AY52 AVD

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

58,853 mi
Last recorded58,853 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 AVD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 58,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2025 56,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 54,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 53,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 53,503 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 52,717 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 52,122 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 51,525 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 51,525 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 51,154 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 51,154 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 50,994 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 50,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,603 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 50,603 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 49,925 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 49,925 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,466 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 49,466 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,923 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,524 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,005 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,561 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 42,561 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,030 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,561 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,873 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 34,062 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 AVD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 AVD, 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 AVD registered?

AY52 AVD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AY52 AVD shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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