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BG52 CWU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,299 mi
Last recorded111,299 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 CWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2023 111,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 106,134 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 106,134 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 98,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 94,361 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor around rear towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 94,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Stop/tail bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor around rear towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 88,033 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 82,491 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 76,295 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 71,050 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 71,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 68,632 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 68,632 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,977 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 62,888 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 62,888 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,852 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,243 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 49,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,100 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 45,412 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 39,839 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,755 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 29,597 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 29,597 miles

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

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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BG52 CWU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG52 CWU, 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 BG52 CWU registered?

BG52 CWU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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