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AY52 RUV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,386 mi
Last recorded159,386 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 RUV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 159,386 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion light corrosion on inner chassis member (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 159,386 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion light corrosion on inner chassis member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2015

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)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 155,322 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 146,234 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bumper loose at off side rear

Pass 11 Oct 2013 146,234 miles

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

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)

bumper loose at off side rear

Pass 12 Oct 2012 132,501 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 114,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Oct 2011 114,432 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 99,417 miles

engine making tapping noise

Pass 30 Sep 2009 88,990 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,820 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 78,820 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 66,510 miles

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 29 Sep 2007 66,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2006 51,555 miles

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 RUV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

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

Is AY52 RUV safe to buy?

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