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CE52 AZV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,035 mi
Last recorded124,035 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 AZV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 124,035 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f steering

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 19 Dec 2025 124,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f steering

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 20 Dec 2024 120,630 miles

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas and parts of underbody undersealed

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 19 Dec 2024 120,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas and parts of underbody undersealed

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 19 Dec 2023 115,863 miles

nearside front inner wheel rim buckled

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 19 Dec 2022 112,159 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 109,095 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 10 Dec 2021 109,095 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 26 Nov 2020 105,892 miles

eml light on

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Dec 2019 102,712 miles

surface corrosion to underbody areas

Pass 19 Dec 2018 100,106 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))

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 19 Dec 2018 100,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))

Offside Front flexable brake hose insecure

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 7 Dec 2017 96,484 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Pass 7 Dec 2016 93,709 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Fail 7 Dec 2016 93,709 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Pass 21 Dec 2015 91,329 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 91,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014

eml light on

n/s/f tyre slightly perished and close to legal limit

Fail 4 Dec 2013

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013
Pass 28 Nov 2012

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

Oil leak

expansion bottle leaking water

n/s/f tyre outer edges slightly worn

Fail 28 Nov 2012

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

expansion bottle leaking water

n/s/f tyre outer edges slightly worn

Pass 28 Nov 2011 79,264 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear handbrake cable securing clip broken at rear axle mounting

Pass 30 Nov 2010 72,123 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 66,045 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 61,012 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 56,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,791 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 50,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,337 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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CE52 AZV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE52 AZV, 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 CE52 AZV registered?

CE52 AZV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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