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AY52 UGD

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

92,786 mi
Last recorded92,786 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 UGD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 92,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise new tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 92,783 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise new bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise new tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 85,148 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 85,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted glass broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded close to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear behind heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very perished and shows reinforcement (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 77,980 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 74,788 miles

Front lower foglamp glass broken has sharp edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise new plate (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 71,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear silencer blowing and weak (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front lower foglamp glass broken has sharp edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise new plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 65,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 61,120 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 55,527 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,944 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 48,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer wall

Fail 23 Jul 2018 48,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,684 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated small end split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 45,992 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 43,757 miles

Rear high level stop lamp not woking

Fail 6 Aug 2015 43,757 miles

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

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

Rear high level stop lamp not woking

Pass 14 Aug 2014 41,851 miles

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

off side rear tyre starting too perish on side walls.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 41,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

off side rear tyre starting too perish on side walls.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,538 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,063 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 33,787 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades peeling on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,066 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,324 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,457 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,374 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 16,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,740 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 10,056 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 UGD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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