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BG52 YPA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,947 mi
Last recorded201,947 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 201,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 197,032 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear footbrakes low effort

Fail 3 Apr 2017 197,032 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear footbrakes low effort

Pass 11 Apr 2016 194,261 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 7 Apr 2016 194,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

centre brake light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2015 186,603 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 186,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

engine missfire

Fail 15 Mar 2014 164,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 164,563 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 139,224 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 112,873 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 112,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 97,660 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 84,008 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 70,940 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 57,939 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 45,039 miles

hand brake travel

nsr tyre out of shape

Pass 7 Apr 2006 32,453 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 32,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 29,941 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 YPA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

BG52 YPA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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