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BG52 NLT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,919 mi
Last recorded100,919 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 NLT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,919 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower stabilizer mounting. worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front of rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Several places of underbody corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 99,726 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 99,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure seat not folding forward (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure seat not folding forward (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 97,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow from rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat handle missing but acceptable repair made

Offside Front seat handle missing but acceptable repair made

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 97,961 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow from rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat handle missing but acceptable repair made

Nearside Rear reduced braking effort

Offside Front seat handle missing but acceptable repair made

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 95,768 miles

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

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing noisy when rotated

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump and end of gearbox casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 95,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing noisy when rotated

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump and end of gearbox casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 94,242 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 94,242 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 91,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 91,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Link Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 90,351 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 17 Aug 2017 88,139 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high level stop light not working

Fail 17 Aug 2017 88,139 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high level stop light not working

Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,828 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,240 miles

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

Nearside front tyre small cut in tread not deep enought to reach cords

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

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 69,577 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 62,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 56,329 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,232 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,250 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,766 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,839 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,155 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 NLT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue 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 NLT, 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 NLT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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