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BD52 TZM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

32,519 mi
Last recorded32,519 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 TZM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 32,519 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive TOP OF ENGINE. RECOMMEND REPAIR. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively CALIPER. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% NSR78KG. OSR 55KG. NO LOCKS. VERY POOR. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear FUEL TANK CORRODED.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM/AXLE. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 32,482 miles

Emissions unable to be completed FRONT PIPE/FLEXY SPLIT. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SHORT PIPE WITH FLEXY ON, FROM CAT TO CENTER PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure X2 NSF/OSF BRACKETS SNAPPED. REPLACEMENT LIGHTS NEEDED. (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 NSR/OSR TRAILING ARM/AXLE BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive TOP OF ENGINE. RECOMMEND REPAIR. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively CALIPER. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% NSR78KG. OSR 55KG. NO LOCKS. VERY POOR. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear FUEL TANK CORRODED.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM/AXLE. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 27,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 23,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front both sides corrosion to suspension components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 23,870 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front both sides corrosion to suspension components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 23,424 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 21,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 21,134 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON VERIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Fail 19 Nov 2020 21,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON VERIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 May 2019 20,580 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 20,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 20,122 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 20,122 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 19,808 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 18,854 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 18,420 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 18,420 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 16,847 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 11,931 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 11,931 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 7,117 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 6,585 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 6,184 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 5,865 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 5,547 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 5,043 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 3,788 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 TZM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 BD52 TZM, 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 TZM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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