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AY52 LFD

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,966 mi
Last recorded121,966 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 LFD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 121,966 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 121,966 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 121,349 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 121,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 120,033 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 120,033 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 117,516 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 115,846 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 112,721 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 112,721 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 107,253 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 107,253 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 101,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 101,321 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 94,694 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,298 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,162 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,755 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 76,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside steering arm has slight play.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 70,087 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 70,082 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 57,296 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 56,744 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

h/light aim is correct but is set on number one.

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 LFD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 LFD, 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 LFD registered?

AY52 LFD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 September 2002.

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