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AY52 YAE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,667 mi
Last recorded120,667 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 120,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 109,532 miles

Coolant leak cap seal and header tank cracked ()

temporary lockable fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2022 98,218 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 85,816 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,184 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 77,184 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 65,202 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,856 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 60,940 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 58,367 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 53,544 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 48,144 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,194 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,109 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 38,348 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R rear was cut on tread but isn`t deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,348 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R rear was cut on tread but isn`t deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,437 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 35,437 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,439 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 29,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,307 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 21,521 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 17,155 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 YAE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YAE, 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 YAE registered?

AY52 YAE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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