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BG52 DBY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,505 mi
Last recorded116,505 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 DBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 116,505 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 116,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 109,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 109,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front screen damage

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 109,269 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 101,860 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 89,869 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 89,869 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,478 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,602 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 42,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 32,049 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 31,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 25,962 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 18,583 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 13,976 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cuts on outer wall & is worn on outer edge of tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2009 13,046 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 11,884 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 10,736 miles

handbrake slightly high

Pass 10 Nov 2006 9,292 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 7,722 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 DBY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DBY, 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 DBY registered?

BG52 DBY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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