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AY52 OTD

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,754 mi
Last recorded89,754 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 OTD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2013 89,754 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 89,754 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 83,723 miles

front brake discs slight wear

near side front brake pipe rusted

near side rear wheel arch rusted

off side front brake ferrel rusted

Fail 22 Nov 2012 83,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid slightly low

front brake discs slight wear

front near side outer brake pad on limit

near side front brake pipe rusted

near side rear tyre close to markers

near side rear wheel arch rusted

off side front brake ferrel rusted

slight exhaust blow front joint

Pass 14 Nov 2011 75,357 miles

both rear shockers damp

near side front tyre worn to limit on edges

oil on front of engine

cut to cords near side front tyre/ also inner tread splitting

Pass 18 Nov 2010 67,091 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

m inor leak exhaust downpipe

Fail 18 Nov 2010 67,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

corrosion to both outer sills

m inor leak exhaust downpipe

Pass 2 Nov 2009 55,962 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 55,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 46,188 miles

brake pipe to off side rear flex slightly rusted

off side no plate slightly dim

Fail 5 Nov 2008 46,188 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipe to off side rear flex slightly rusted

off side no plate slightly dim

Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,380 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 35,380 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front wish bone rear bush split

Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,979 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 28,979 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 OTD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 OTD, 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 OTD registered?

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

Is AY52 OTD safe to buy?

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