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AY52 DZL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,924 mi
Last recorded160,924 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 DZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 160,924 miles

brake discs are worn/lipped and corroding on inner faces

clutch bearing is noisy

front tyres are on the limit!

n/s/r indicator is slightly discoloured

n/s/r wheel inner rim slightly distorted

o/s washer poorly aimed

o/s/f brake pipe is corroding

o/s/r tyre close to limit and has a nail in the tread

play in steering rack / inner joints

windscreen has damage to washed area

Fail 5 Aug 2016 160,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction - also has a nail in the tread (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

brake discs are worn/lipped and corroding on inner faces

clutch bearing is noisy

front tyres are on the limit!

n/s/r indicator is slightly discoloured

n/s/r wheel inner rim slightly distorted

o/s washer poorly aimed

o/s/f brake pipe is corroding

o/s/r tyre close to limit and has a nail in the tread

play in steering rack / inner joints

windscreen has damage to washed area

Pass 6 Aug 2015 135,012 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 135,012 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 122,996 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 119,463 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 116,644 miles

front brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,181 miles

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

front brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 110,977 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 110,977 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 107,690 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 99,149 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 83,048 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 65,744 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 49,323 miles

nearside front fog light lens cracked

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 DZL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DZL, 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 DZL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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