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AY52 LCW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,348 mi
Last recorded30,348 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 LCW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 30,348 miles

Nearside Front 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))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

no EML

Fail 1 Oct 2025 30,348 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

no EML

Pass 7 Oct 2024 25,244 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 22,891 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 19,446 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage and noisy (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 19,431 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 17,911 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight perish cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 17,849 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering ram components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 17,760 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 17,628 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 17,452 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 17,276 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 17,119 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 17,023 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 16,872 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,651 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 16,431 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,095 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,842 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,605 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,946 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,264 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 LCW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LCW, 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 LCW registered?

AY52 LCW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is AY52 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 LCW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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