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AY52 BXZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,558 mi
Last recorded109,558 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 BXZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 109,558 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 108,088 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 106,894 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 106,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 105,364 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 104,200 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 102,707 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 101,314 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,314 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 92,845 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 92,638 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 80,127 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,684 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 66,684 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,873 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 53,873 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,886 miles

Coolant level low

Fail 10 Feb 2010 44,883 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant level low

Fail 2 Oct 2009 43,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 43,536 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,734 miles

1. both rear tyres near legal limits. 2. n/s front tyre at legal limits.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 34,330 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 30,224 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,224 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 BXZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BXZ, 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 BXZ registered?

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

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