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AY52 OEV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

93,120 mi
Last recorded93,120 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 OEV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 93,120 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 92,328 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2024 92,328 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 91,544 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 91,544 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 90,959 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 90,231 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 90,231 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 89,060 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 87,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

various components corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2019 87,971 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

various components corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 86,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

various components corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2018 86,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

various components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 84,706 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight noise/roughness offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2016 83,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 80,618 miles

N/S & O/S front tyres starting to perish

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

Slight play in track arm O/S

Pass 22 Dec 2014 78,063 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 78,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front wiper blades are split

Pass 12 Dec 2013 74,198 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 74,194 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,886 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 68,884 miles

Nearside Front 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 Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust rear silencer heatshield adrift

Pass 8 Dec 2011 64,349 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Fail 8 Dec 2011 64,349 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,475 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 59,475 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,443 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,640 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 48,640 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,875 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 38,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 31,765 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 31,765 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OEV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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

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