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AY52 XZO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

113,009 mi
Last recorded113,009 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XZO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 113,009 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 13 Jun 2023 109,157 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Does not recline - seat secure

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 109,156 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Does not recline - seat secure

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 109,084 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration burning oil, almost empty (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded through (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front folding seat not working, but secure in uprite position

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 104,075 miles

A/C condenser deteriorated

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front both seats folding mechanism inoperative

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS fluid low

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 104,073 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

A/C condenser deteriorated

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front both seats folding mechanism inoperative

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS fluid low

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 99,299 miles

A/C Condenser deteriorated

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak ?? ( requires further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

crankcase breather pipe split

engine coolant low

Fail 24 Jun 2021 99,297 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

A/C Condenser deteriorated

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak ?? ( requires further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

crankcase breather pipe split

engine coolant low

Pass 14 Jul 2020 98,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 98,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 96,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 96,686 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn unevenly, tracking check/adjustment recomended

Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close / worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner edge of tyre worn

Oil leak ()

items removed front windscreen before test

Fail 5 Jun 2017 95,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close / worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner edge of tyre worn

Oil leak ()

items removed front windscreen before test

Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,663 miles

all brake pipes rusty

n/s/r wheel rim out of shape, pot hole damage?

tyre pressure soft

Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,656 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 93,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,131 miles

misting of fluid around p.a.s rack

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel rims bent

very bad gearbox oil leak from end casing plate.corroded through

Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,638 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 90,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 89,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 89,092 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 86,916 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 83,893 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 83,893 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 79,959 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 75,644 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 64,295 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,850 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 XZO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 XZO, 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 XZO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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