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AY52 AXC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,922 mi
Last recorded73,922 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 AXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 73,922 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 73,922 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 71,657 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 69,416 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 69,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,193 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 64,011 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 60,688 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,307 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 51,223 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 45,810 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 45,781 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 41,987 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,809 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,454 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,163 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 21,538 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,226 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,997 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 14,800 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,120 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 12,120 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 9,824 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 AXC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AXC, 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 AXC registered?

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

Is AY52 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 AXC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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