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BD52 BYA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,543 mi
Last recorded157,543 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 BYA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2019 157,543 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

O/S/R Tyre slightly of shape

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/F Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 150,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall cracking

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2016 138,323 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and inner pads aprox 2,500 miles recheck (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wear bald inner edge

Nearside Rear outer sill corrosion

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipe and nearside rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm surface cracking (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 138,320 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and inner pads aprox 2,500 miles recheck (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wear bald inner edge

Nearside Rear outer sill corrosion

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipe and nearside rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm surface cracking (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 132,133 miles

Centre Rear Upper brake light not working advise repair if wired up

Nearside Front top strut mount bearing worn spring wind up on lock to lock

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm surface cracking

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 132,133 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel system component leaking strong advise clean when repaired (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper brake light not working advise repair if wired up

Nearside Front top strut mount bearing worn spring wind up on lock to lock

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm surface cracking

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 126,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing minor play.

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

engien and steeing rack area old oil staining or so signs of suspect diesel leak strong advise clean off and check

Fail 19 Nov 2014 126,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing minor play.

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

engien and steeing rack area old oil staining or so signs of suspect diesel leak strong advise clean off and check

Pass 22 Nov 2013 120,803 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 120,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 115,837 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 115,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 109,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 109,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 102,456 miles

1.Nearside front tyre sidewall perishing. 2.Fuel filler kneck pipes corroding.

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

on lock to lock suspect nearside front top bearing wearing coil spring winding up.

Pass 21 Nov 2009 97,865 miles

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

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

front wipers slightly smeary.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 93,360 miles

REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR

Pass 21 Nov 2007 88,816 miles

Early stages of fuel injector sealing washer noise.

slight noise from front shock absorber top bearings

Fail 21 Nov 2007 88,816 miles

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

Early stages of fuel injector sealing washer noise.

slight noise from front shock absorber top bearings

Pass 24 Nov 2006 85,104 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 85,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 BYA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BYA, 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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BD52 BYA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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