MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
bonnet not shutting on the second latch.
front brake discs light surface rust.
front exhaust flexi pipe worn.
lower coils on rear springs very rusty.
mill light on dash.
n/s/r and o/s/r tyre valves perished.
rear exhaust bow outer layer very rusty.
slight PAS leak rack area.
various brake pipes signs of corrosion.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light. (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box. (7.1.1)
bonnet not shutting on the second latch.
front brake discs light surface rust.
front exhaust flexi pipe worn.
lower coils on rear springs very rusty.
mill light on dash.
n/s/r and o/s/r tyre valves perished.
rear exhaust bow outer layer very rusty.
slight PAS leak rack area.
various brake pipes signs of corrosion.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/s/r Tyre Low On Edge And Slightly Out Of Shape
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
N/s/r Tyre Low On Edge And Slightly Out Of Shape
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY52 DZM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DZM, 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 DZM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2002.
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