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AY52 LHJ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,767 mi
Last recorded83,767 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 83,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 83,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 82,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 82,382 miles

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

unable to air box sits on top of engine obscuring view of fuel system

Fail 26 Oct 2022 82,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

unable to air box sits on top of engine obscuring view of fuel system

Pass 4 Oct 2021 82,137 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion at point where axle mounts to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion at point where spring mounts to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion at point where axle mounts to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion at point where axle mounts to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

air box mounted on top of engine

boot full of personal belongings, unable to inspect under floor covering

Pass 1 Apr 2019 77,387 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,810 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion around axle mount position on chassis

Offside Rear corrosion around axle mount position on chassis

air box sits on top of engine

surface corrosion to all rear metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,457 miles

Engine covers and under tray fitted

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

corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 21 Apr 2017 74,457 miles

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

Engine covers and under tray fitted

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

corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,686 miles

Air box sitting on top of engine

Nearside Front head lamp on n/s insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,768 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014
Pass 30 Sep 2013 66,059 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 66,059 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,956 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 62,401 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 61,483 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 57,933 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 57,933 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,909 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 33,577 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 LHJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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