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AY52 TFE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,692 mi
Last recorded65,692 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 TFE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 64,565 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 60,903 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 60,687 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 60,665 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 58,800 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 58,800 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

damage to rear bumper/tailgate

Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,229 miles

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

damage to rear and nearside rear door

Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,088 miles

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 46,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 40,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,540 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,491 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 34,491 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 32,718 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 32,718 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,844 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 29,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,204 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 TFE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

AY52 TFE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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