MOT Status
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105,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
underbody steering brakes and suspension starting to corrode
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
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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))
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
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)
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)
Nearside Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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