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BG52 YMH

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

72,002 mi
Last recorded72,002 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 YMH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 72,002 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 65,598 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 60,885 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 60,884 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 56,875 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mount corroded and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 56,875 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mount corroded and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 54,771 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 54,771 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 10 May 2021 53,269 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2021 53,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn deep score on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished over 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished , over 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished over 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 53,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 52,476 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 52,476 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,849 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 51,243 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 51,243 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2x front wipers (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 51,152 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre sidewall/tread cracked

o/s/f tyre sidewall/tread cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2017 51,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre sidewall/tread cracked

o/s/f tyre sidewall/tread cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2016 50,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 49,406 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,307 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 48,307 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 47,145 miles

nearside front road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,022 miles

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

Part of the exhaust system has deteriorated

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,997 miles

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

nearside front road wheel slightly distorted

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,267 miles

slight buckle nearside front alloy wheel

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,222 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 43,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,889 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,500 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 29,728 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 YMH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 YMH, 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 YMH registered?

BG52 YMH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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