MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight wear/free play offside rack end
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight wear/free play offside rack end
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise battery insecure
advise slight corrosion on exhaust system
advise stone chip on screen outside swept area
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
handbrake has slight free play in cable
slight movement in steering arms
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake has slight free play in cable
slight movement in steering arms
front & rear number plates deteriorated
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear number plate deteriorating
rear number plate deteriorating
alternator belt frayed & split
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 MGJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?
AY52 MGJ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 September 2002.
Is AY52 MGJ safe to buy?
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