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AY52 VWU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,993 mi
Last recorded134,993 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 134,993 miles

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

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

oil leak

registration plate faded

Fail 9 Jun 2018 134,993 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

registration plate faded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 117,962 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers seat belt frayed (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 117,961 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs have crumbling/heavy wear/pitting (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour too much white light showing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers seat belt frayed (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 102,508 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 102,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 87,227 miles

child seat fitted in rear at time of test of seatbelts

off side wiper blade noisy

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,727 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly out of round

Fail 2 Aug 2013 59,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly out of round

Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,758 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,167 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,541 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,046 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,681 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,217 miles

Offside Rear 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 VWU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

AY52 VWU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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