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BG52 LBX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,926 mi
Last recorded108,926 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 108,926 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides sills /structure / floor / suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 106,456 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides also undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 103,412 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear service brakes minimum effort

Fail 28 Aug 2021 103,404 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear service brakes minimum effort

Pass 29 Aug 2020 101,822 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner door handle deteriorated [stiff to open]

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear wheel arches and sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 100,260 miles

Nearside Front head lamp dim image

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills / wheel arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 97,942 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 95,653 miles

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arches both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,730 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush split bushes both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 92,663 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush split bushes both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 89,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush split bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 89,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush split bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 86,651 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 80,908 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,527 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 74,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 69,586 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,305 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 63,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 57,945 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,945 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,839 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 48,005 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 43,011 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,749 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 LBX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LBX, 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 LBX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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