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AY52 BZU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,462 mi
Last recorded96,462 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 BZU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2017 96,462 miles

Emissions not tested engine speed would not stabilise at fast idle engine speed would not stabilise at idle (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0 tread inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Front seat belt fluffing slightly

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

Offside Rear shock absorber shows signs of leaking

front exhaust flex slightly deteriorated

o/s/f headlamp slightly insecure

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r alloys on rest

Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,832 miles

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,760 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 68,487 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,357 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has split in outer tread but no visible cords

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,498 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,864 miles

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

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

power steering belt cracked

rear brakes slightly uneven on application

Pass 11 Aug 2007 39,637 miles

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

offside front suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 24 Jul 2006 35,340 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 BZU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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