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BG52 WLF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

99,306 mi
Last recorded99,306 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 WLF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 99,306 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 96,790 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 95,489 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 93,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 91,525 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 90,167 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 89,030 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 87,886 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 85,637 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 83,682 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,417 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 78,233 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,701 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,660 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,226 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 67,169 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,202 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,401 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 55,400 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 47,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,718 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,739 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 36,624 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Jul 2007 36,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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 18 Jul 2006 29,593 miles

rear tyres worn to 1.6mm.{min tread depth limit}.

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 WLF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 WLF, 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 WLF registered?

BG52 WLF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is BG52 WLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 WLF shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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