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AY52 RTX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,638 mi
Last recorded99,638 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 99,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

front tyres slightly perished. n/s/f 2.5mm

Fail 26 Jun 2017 99,605 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml warning lit

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

front tyres slightly perished. n/s/f 2.5mm

Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,538 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

oil leak

possible high level stop lamp fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 94,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 8 Jul 2014 88,734 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

interior rear view mirror missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on shoulders

Fail 9 Oct 2012 70,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

interior rear view mirror missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front no.plate damaged

interior rear view mirror missing

rear wiper blade worn out

slight play n/s/f steering arm to rack joint

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,693 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,135 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 39,083 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 30,161 miles

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

all tyres getting low 3mm or below

front number plate cracked

hand brake has long travel

n/s/r tyre punctured

slight play in steering rack

windscreen cracked

wipers leaving streaks

Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,161 miles

all tyres getting low 3mm or below

front number plate cracked

hand brake has long travel

n/s/r tyre punctured

slight play in steering rack

windscreen cracked

wipers leaving streaks

Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,695 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 22,695 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2006

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 RTX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RTX, 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 RTX registered?

AY52 RTX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AY52 RTX safe to buy?

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