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AY52 BDU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,227 mi
Last recorded57,227 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 BDU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2018 57,227 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner door marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 54,107 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 51,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,856 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,350 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,527 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,888 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,530 miles

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

offside front wiper slighly poor

poly belt cracked

rear axle bushes slighly deteriorated

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,959 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 30,959 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,017 miles

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

advanced wear on both front tyres.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,069 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 20,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,726 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,137 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 BDU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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