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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,388 cc

LF52 AAEMOT history

LF52 AAE is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 4 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

LF52 AAE blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2021
Mileage
98,661 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 AAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LF52 AAE was last recorded at 98,661 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 1,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,689 miles · 29 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,972 miles
Average per year
4,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,661 miles
  • 2020 – 96,689 miles
  • 2019 – 93,366 miles
  • 2018 – 91,337 miles
  • 2017 – 89,144 miles
  • 2016 – 86,941 miles
  • 2015 – 81,572 miles
  • 2014 – 75,766 miles
  • 2013 – 70,382 miles
  • 2012 – 63,079 miles
  • 2011 – 55,703 miles
  • 2010 – 51,071 miles
  • 2009 – 43,421 miles
  • 2008 – 36,880 miles
  • 2007 – 30,748 miles
  • 2006 – 23,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,661 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryClutch fluid leaking
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes worn
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,661 miles (+1,972)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,661 miles
    Test number
    420796053147
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch fluid leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,689 miles (+3,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,689 miles
    Test number
    132038294088
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished

  3. Pass93,366 miles (+2,029)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,366 miles
    Test number
    187485127656
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,337 miles
    Test number
    965861199189
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on brake pipes
    • AdvisoryOil level on min

  5. Fail91,337 miles (+2,193)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,337 miles
    Test number
    740356947892
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on brake pipes
    • AdvisoryOil level on min

  6. Pass89,144 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,144 miles
    Test number
    841507291230
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Fail89,123 miles (+2,182)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,123 miles
    Test number
    287040852761
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass86,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,941 miles
    Test number
    272715135876
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Fail86,941 miles (+5,369)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,941 miles
    Test number
    666159890062
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass81,572 miles (+5,806)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,572 miles
    Test number
    837796465018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer egdes

  11. Pass75,766 miles (+5,384)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,766 miles
    Test number
    965510894043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOsf strut top nut heavily corroded

  12. Pass70,382 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,382 miles
    Test number
    135694793003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail70,382 miles (+7,303)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,382 miles
    Test number
    555884193051
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Fail63,079 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,079 miles
    Test number
    588136492019
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass63,079 miles (+7,376)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,079 miles
    Test number
    717616392071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass55,703 miles (+4,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,703 miles
    Test number
    166351371441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass51,071 miles (+7,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,071 miles
    Test number
    431261190005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass43,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,421 miles
    Test number
    462153789092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,421 miles (+6,541)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,421 miles
    Test number
    773373589048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  20. Pass36,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,880 miles
    Test number
    323291498047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,880 miles (+6,132)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,880 miles
    Test number
    532441698020
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Fail30,748 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,748 miles
    Test number
    141939587049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass30,748 miles (+6,758)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,748 miles
    Test number
    723599787041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,990 miles
    Test number
    641798986031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 AAE

Does LF52 AAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 AAE expired on 1 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 AAE?
The MOT on LF52 AAE expired on 1 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 AAE done?
LF52 AAE was recorded at 98,661 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 4,729 miles a year.
Has LF52 AAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 AAE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 AAE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 AAE find?
LF52 AAE failed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive; exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive, and 10 more.

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