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AY52 BHU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

187,914 mi
Last recorded187,914 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 BHU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2024 187,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Axle bushes worn

Pass 12 Jun 2023 180,786 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 7 Jul 2022 175,403 miles

No reverse lights

Offside rear brake pipe is slightly rusty

Slight play in offside inner steering arm

Fail 4 Jul 2022 175,401 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

No reverse lights

Offside front brake hose secured with a cable tie

Offside rear brake pipe is slightly rusty

Rear brake efforts very low

Slight play in offside inner steering arm

Pass 18 Jun 2021 167,532 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 162,038 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 162,038 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 156,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 145,266 miles

Central Stop light not working.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill has slight damage.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 130,067 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 122,435 miles

175/65r14

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Fail 20 Jun 2016 122,435 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

175/65r14

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 22 Jun 2015 113,104 miles

175/65r14

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

offside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2015 113,104 miles

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

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

175/65r14

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

offside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2014 103,081 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 103,076 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 97,948 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both tyres on offside close to wear bars

chips in windscreen

Fail 29 May 2013 97,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both rear tyres worn

power steering level on min

Pass 31 May 2012 88,087 miles

Front brakes only just met the front brake inbalance requirements (23%)

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

Fail 31 May 2012 88,087 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 79,510 miles

hub cap missing nearside front

Fail 10 Jun 2010 67,938 miles

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

ns centre piller trims missing

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2010 67,938 miles

ns centre piller trims missing

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,654 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,755 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 54,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,478 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 BHU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHU, 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 BHU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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