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AY52 RXH

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,735 mi
Last recorded129,735 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 RXH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 129,735 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rack gaiters twisted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 121,060 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 121,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 15 May 2015 113,951 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 113,951 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 105,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 105,561 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 104,667 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 104,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 97,783 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 97,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,706 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 90,706 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,023 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 78,181 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 78,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,516 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 66,516 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,814 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,686 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 38,390 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 RXH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RXH, 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 RXH registered?

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

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