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AY52 LCL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,202 mi
Last recorded119,202 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 119,202 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser bush starting to separate (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler to tank ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cylinder to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 112,565 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 105,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 99,138 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 95,706 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 95,681 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

several brakepipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,130 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 90,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres different size to front

Pass 30 May 2014 84,740 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 77,172 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 71,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 May 2011 64,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 64,681 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 53,656 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,656 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,321 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,994 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 28,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,686 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,494 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 27,494 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,578 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 LCL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCL, 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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What year was AY52 LCL registered?

AY52 LCL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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