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AY52 VSZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,937 mi
Last recorded117,937 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VSZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 117,937 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 104,704 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 104,681 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 96,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 96,773 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,580 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 88,502 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,883 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,523 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,571 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 75,558 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,425 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 69,033 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread perrished and low tread

Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,563 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing edge

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2009 62,584 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight exhaust blow around engine area

Pass 21 Oct 2008 58,865 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 55,464 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 55,464 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 51,077 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 51,077 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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 VSZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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