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AY52 EBG

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,006 mi
Last recorded156,006 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 EBG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 156,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 156,004 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 143,531 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 143,333 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 131,314 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 131,312 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 117,921 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 Sep 2015 117,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

tyre pressures low

Pass 28 Aug 2014 105,402 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,560 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,704 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 63,955 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 63,955 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 58,156 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,156 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,805 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,783 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,918 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 EBG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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