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BG52 YRM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,974 mi
Last recorded96,974 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 96,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 96,512 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 95,835 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 95,827 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 95,190 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 94,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 93,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The rest (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 93,602 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The rest (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 92,812 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 92,812 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 91,247 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 88,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 85,896 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 83,090 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 79,596 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,596 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 75,501 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,501 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 72,229 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,219 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,458 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,949 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 55,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,932 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 41,997 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,038 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 33,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 26,199 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 YRM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRM, 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 YRM registered?

BG52 YRM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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