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AY52 DZM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,361 mi
Last recorded118,361 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 DZM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 118,361 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 118,361 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 111,922 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 106,605 miles

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.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 106,605 miles

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.

Pass 6 May 2015 105,211 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 105,204 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 94,154 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 88,683 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 82,163 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 82,078 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,542 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 72,542 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 65,466 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,466 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,037 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 58,037 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,754 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 48,395 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,962 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 39,052 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 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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