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AX52 BWZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,721 mi
Last recorded141,721 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 BWZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 141,721 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 134,944 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 130,846 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 121,695 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 112,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Steering rack damp with oil

Fail 7 Feb 2015 112,202 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Steering rack damp with oil

Pass 5 Feb 2014 100,213 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 89,277 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both front brake discs worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2013 89,277 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2012 81,677 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 70,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,587 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,107 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 61,104 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,370 miles

play to o/s steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2007 41,752 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 33,718 miles

N/S/F tyre near to legal limit.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 25,786 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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AX52 BWZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 AX52 BWZ, 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 AX52 BWZ registered?

AX52 BWZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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