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BD52 BFY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,093 mi
Last recorded95,093 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 BFY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 95,093 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to both rear chassis legs

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 5 Nov 2015 95,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded After flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to both rear chassis legs

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 4 Nov 2014 86,953 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 81,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 79,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 79,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 77,318 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 75,456 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres tread depths on 3mm

front to o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,456 miles

both front tyres tread depths on 3mm

front to o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2009 73,701 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 71,150 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 66,108 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 66,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 60,251 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 60,251 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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BD52 BFY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD52 BFY, 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 BD52 BFY registered?

BD52 BFY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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