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AY52 BFM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

160,651 mi
Last recorded160,651 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 BFM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 160,651 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 144,432 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 127,743 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 113,919 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 113,878 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2013 126,241 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 118,398 miles

engine rear mounting ,bush worn out.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 109,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

off side rear tyre has slight distortion

Pass 20 Aug 2010 100,123 miles

Diesel injectoer leaking

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 89,812 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,042 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,047 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,823 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 BFM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BFM, 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 BFM registered?

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

Is AY52 BFM safe to buy?

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