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AY52 YBP

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,947 mi
Last recorded59,947 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 YBP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 59,947 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

oil level low

Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,613 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,389 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 42,526 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 42,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 41,218 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 39,978 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 39,978 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 38,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 36,138 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 36,138 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,179 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,975 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

small cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,845 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,704 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 24,433 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 24,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 21,124 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in tyre

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 YBP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YBP, 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 YBP is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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