MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
COOLANT HEADER TANK CRACKED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING THE INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS
NSF TYRE: VALVE STEM DETERIORATED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NOT SECURED AT BASE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
OSR TYRE AGED
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NOT SECURED AT BASE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
SLIGHT NOISE FROM NSR WHEEL BEARING WHEN ROTATED
COOLANT HEADER TANK CRACKED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
NSF TYRE: VALVE STEM DETERIORATED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NOT SECURED AT BASE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
OSR TYRE AGED
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NOT SECURED AT BASE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
SLIGHT NOISE FROM NSR WHEEL BEARING WHEN ROTATED
AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT FRAYING - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
COOLANT HEADER TANK CRACKED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT FRAYING - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
COOLANT HEADER TANK CRACKED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)
COOLANT LEAK FROM OSF
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
COOLANT LEAK FROM OSF
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
GEARBOX OIL LEAK (SUSPECT O/S DIFF SEAL FAILURE)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
GEARBOX OIL LEAK (SUSPECT O/S DIFF SEAL FAILURE)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
steering rack has slight leak
steering rack has slight leak
SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
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AY52 EAJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 EAJ, 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 EAJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2002.
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