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BG52 WUO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,962 mi
Last recorded144,962 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 WUO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 144,962 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 139,610 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 133,550 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel buckled

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

Offside Front wheel buckled

Fail 23 Nov 2016 133,547 miles

Central Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel buckled

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

Offside Front wheel buckled

eml on

Pass 3 Nov 2015 128,281 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Drive shaft oil seal leaking

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 128,281 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Drive shaft oil seal leaking

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 119,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

oil leak from offside inner driveshaft seal

Pass 4 Nov 2013 115,567 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 115,567 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 107,669 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 107,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 96,948 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,395 miles

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

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 30 Oct 2009 78,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 5 Nov 2008 68,519 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 68,516 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,420 miles

both front tyres getting low

offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall not down to the cords

Fail 24 Oct 2007 56,420 miles

both front tyres getting low

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall not down to the cords

Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,007 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 41,007 miles

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

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 WUO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WUO, 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 WUO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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