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AY52 NWU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,422 mi
Last recorded119,422 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 NWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 119,422 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 114,860 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 114,859 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides very low and slow to react (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides very low and slow to react (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

osf + nsr bumper corners loose

Pass 7 Dec 2018 110,938 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 110,937 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 107,472 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear along nearside underside beside fuel tank ,has some corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 102,576 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel has a slight buckle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' has a crack in upper centre of screen but not seriously affecting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 94,856 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Fail 14 Dec 2015 94,855 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 5 Nov 2014 87,365 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,342 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,626 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 66,408 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,408 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,849 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,162 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 54,162 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,130 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,326 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 31,622 miles

Advise both rear tyres starting to cut out slightly

Advise nearside front tyre starting to cut out

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,622 miles

Advise both rear tyres starting to cut out slightly

Advise nearside front tyre starting to cut out

Pass 26 Sep 2005 22,940 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminite

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 NWU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

AY52 NWU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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