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AY52 BKX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,841 mi
Last recorded97,841 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 BKX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,841 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak MAJOR ()

Fail 8 Oct 2016 97,840 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded MARKED (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded MARKED (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak MAJOR ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 90,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,735 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,705 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 71,705 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,137 miles

slight movement from front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 31 Oct 2012 64,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight movement from front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,210 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 56,138 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 50,520 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,520 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,695 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 44,690 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,825 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,944 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r tyre has cut to centre tread pattern but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,778 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 BKX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BKX, 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 BKX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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