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BG52 YLY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,464 mi
Last recorded154,464 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 YLY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 154,464 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has minor damage and cracks on outer wall strong advise change asap

Offside Front tyre balding on inner edge strong advise change and wheel alignment asap

Oil leak transaxle area ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides coil springs rusty (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2018 154,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has minor damage and cracks on outer wall strong advise change asap

Offside Front tyre balding on inner edge strong advise change and wheel alignment asap

Oil leak transaxle area ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides coil springs rusty (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 154,114 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 152,531 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 145,454 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 145,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 137,141 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 137,141 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 128,338 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 117,363 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2010 105,903 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 105,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 97,365 miles

Front wipers only just clearing screen

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 97,365 miles

Front wipers only just clearing screen

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 83,154 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 72,069 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 72,069 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 59,139 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 43,701 miles

offside of steering rack worn

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 YLY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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