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AY52 KUJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

124,777 mi
Last recorded124,777 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 KUJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 124,777 miles

Exhaust flexi breaking up

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2017 124,777 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust flexi breaking up

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 115,586 miles

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

exhaust flexi breaking up

Fail 20 Oct 2016 115,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust flexi breaking up

Pass 3 Oct 2015 108,783 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 108,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 102,613 miles

Exhaust centre & rear heatshields insucure

Exhaust front flexi joint slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished on tread

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

Offside front tyre perished on sidewall

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 3 Oct 2014 102,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre & rear exhaust heatshields insucure

Exhaust front flexi joint slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished on tread

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

Offside front tyre perished on sidewall

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 2 Oct 2014 102,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre & rear exhaust heatshields insucure

Exhaust front flexi joint slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished on tread

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

Offside front tyre perished on sidewall

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 2 Oct 2013 95,410 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 95,409 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 92,245 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 92,056 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management system warning light on indicating a fault

front bumper grill + a/c condensor unit damaged

front registration plate cracked

n/s/f door pillar trim slightly insecure

o/s/f flexi brake hose securing clip not fitted correctly.Hose still secure but allowing for slight movement

rear exhaust heat sheilding insecure

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no.plate damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2011 85,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no.plate damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2010 69,481 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R tyre bauld on outer edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

clutch master cylinder leaking

rear heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jul 2010 69,481 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R tyre bauld on outer edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

clutch master cylinder leaking

rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,877 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 46,723 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 31,317 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 KUJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KUJ, 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 KUJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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