MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
No reverse lights
Offside rear brake pipe is slightly rusty
Slight play in offside inner steering arm
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
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
175/65r14
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres close to wear bars
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
175/65r14
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear outer sill damaged
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
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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
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
Front brakes only just met the front brake inbalance requirements (23%)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
hub cap missing nearside front
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ns centre piller trims missing
rear no plate poor condition
ns centre piller trims missing
rear no plate poor condition
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)
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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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