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AY52 XZS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,905 mi
Last recorded197,905 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XZS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 197,905 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

N/S/R tyre cracking and perishing and worn on inner edges

O/S plate bulb inoperative

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

Rear exhaust rubber split however exhaust still secure

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 189,067 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 179,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 179,331 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 166,870 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 151,692 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 135,099 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 127,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

exhaust system deteriated

front brake discs scored

Pass 20 Nov 2013 127,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust system deteriated

front brake discs scored

Pass 20 Nov 2012 121,095 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 121,095 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 111,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 102,625 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 93,356 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 82,504 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 73,955 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 73,955 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight imbalance at front brakes

Pass 28 Nov 2006 65,030 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 55,879 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape.

Nearside rear wheel damaged and bent.

Fail 29 Nov 2005 55,879 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape.

Nearside rear wheel damaged and bent.

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 XZS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol 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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

AY52 XZS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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