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AY52 NXA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

100,185 mi
Last recorded100,185 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 100,185 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 100,185 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 98,444 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 98,415 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 98,411 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 95,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 87,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 84,981 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,226 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,082 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 79,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2016 77,776 miles

Both rear tyre showing cracks in treads

O/s/r suspension spring rusty

Rear No plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,480 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,327 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,542 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,623 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,827 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,838 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,968 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,422 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,617 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 19,509 miles

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

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 NXA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 NXA, 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 NXA registered?

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

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