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AY52 KTJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,813 mi
Last recorded146,813 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 KTJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 146,813 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 138,531 miles

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 ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 138,162 miles

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 ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 131,726 miles

engine oil level low

nearside rear wheel cylinder bleed nipple broken

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to recheck headlamp alignment

Fail 22 Apr 2016 131,726 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 123,916 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 123,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 118,454 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hanger broken on rear exhaust box

Fail 22 Mar 2014 118,454 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 113,806 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 109,356 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 24 Mar 2012 109,356 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 26 Mar 2011 106,415 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 98,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres on 2 1/2mm - 3mm

Fail 18 Mar 2010 98,029 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 91,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 80,835 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 80,835 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007
Pass 11 Sep 2006 59,536 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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 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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