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BG52 VKV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,584 mi
Last recorded85,584 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 85,584 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

Pass 20 Feb 2024 83,801 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 76,318 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 76,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 73,126 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,546 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 70,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 70,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 69,714 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper shock mount nut corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper shock mount nut corrosion

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 69,714 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper shock mount nut corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper shock mount nut corrosion

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 68,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed and fluffed on edges (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear bumper panel is protruding slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2017 66,472 miles

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

Front registration plate is damaged

Front wiper blades are starting to smear

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 66,472 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate is damaged

Front wiper blades are starting to smear

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 64,581 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 67,851 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 67,851 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,979 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre stop light not working

rear bumper damage

Pass 2 Feb 2013 56,274 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,556 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 47,852 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 44,277 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 39,326 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 39,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SOFT & WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,354 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 33,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 29,321 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 VKV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VKV, 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 VKV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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