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AY52 MDZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,075 mi
Last recorded105,075 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 MDZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 105,075 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 102,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi slight blow

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

heat shield loose rear

Pass 16 Sep 2023 99,622 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Pass 8 Oct 2022 98,084 miles

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

oil leak at back of engine

rear axle starting to corrode

suspension starting to corrode

Fail 1 Oct 2022 98,049 miles

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

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

oil leak at back of engine

rear axle starting to corrode

suspension starting to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2021 97,657 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 97,657 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,955 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

underbody steering brakes and suspension starting to corrode

Fail 2 Oct 2020 96,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low difficult to move adjusters (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working difficult to move adjusters (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working possibly bulb fitted wrong (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

underbody steering brakes and suspension starting to corrode

Pass 7 Oct 2019 92,744 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 80,478 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack body (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 80,478 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack body (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 66,759 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 58,272 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,255 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 58,255 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,397 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 50,391 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 50,382 miles

Nearside Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 46,802 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 MDZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

AY52 MDZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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