MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wiper hits pillar as is too long but clears screen effectively
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear both tyre valve stems deteriorated
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wiper hits pillar as is too long but clears screen effectively
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear both tyre valve stems deteriorated
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
engine oil level low
nearside rear wheel cylinder bleed nipple broken
vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to recheck headlamp alignment
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
engine oil level low
nearside rear wheel cylinder bleed nipple broken
offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and smooth on inner edge
vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to recheck headlamp alignment
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs and pads worn
hanger broken on rear section of exhaust
offside rear coil spring starting to corrode
offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs and pads worn
hanger broken on rear section of exhaust
offside rear coil spring starting to corrode
offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and deteriorated
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
hanger broken on rear exhaust box
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
hanger broken on rear exhaust box
rear tyres on 3mm
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear tyres on 3mm
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
both rear tyres on 2 1/2mm - 3mm
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
both rear tyres on 2 1/2mm - 3mm
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust corroding
front brake discs worn and lipped
n/s/f tyre cracking up and getting low on tread
o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape
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AY52 KTJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 KTJ, 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 KTJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 October 2002.
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