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AY52 LEU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

107,374 mi
Last recorded107,374 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 107,374 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 107,216 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lagging 35% (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 100,321 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre unevenly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 100,093 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lagging 37% (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 lump in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre unevenly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 95,829 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 95,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two ()

Pass 26 Sep 2022 89,590 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 88,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 88,204 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 87,220 miles

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

all brake pipes covered grease

Fail 25 Sep 2020 87,220 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all brake pipes covered grease

Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,543 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

nearside of windscreen cracked

rear exhaust mount broken off exhaust

Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,434 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear tyre perished

power steering pump damp

Fail 16 Sep 2016 67,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50r15v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear tyre perished

power steering pump damp

Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,419 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump damp.

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,830 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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)

both wiper blades split

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and perished

offside rear seat belt not checked as child seat fitted at time of test

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,878 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 49,878 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,026 miles

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,720 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,392 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2008 23,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,055 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,633 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 12,940 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 LEU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LEU, 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 LEU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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