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BG52 LBE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,859 mi
Last recorded93,859 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 LBE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 93,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 92,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 89,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 86,747 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,835 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 80,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,601 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 76,601 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 68,479 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing rough slightly when rotated

Fail 4 Oct 2017 68,429 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre sidewall worn

nearside rear tyre sidewall worn

Pass 11 Oct 2016 66,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,985 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,360 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,712 miles

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,013 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 53,013 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 49,675 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,299 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,383 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,699 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,762 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 17,273 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 LBE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LBE, 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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BG52 LBE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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