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BG52 CXL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,540 mi
Last recorded129,540 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 CXL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 129,540 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 129,535 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 119,217 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 119,217 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 111,287 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 100,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 100,500 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 93,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 93,794 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 85,124 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 76,767 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 76,767 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,425 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,587 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front seat tilt mechanism inoperative

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,760 miles

slight tears on outer sidewalls on both nearside tyres, but NOT to cords.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,499 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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BG52 CXL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG52 CXL, 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 CXL registered?

BG52 CXL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 December 2002.

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