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BK52 BMY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,544 mi
Last recorded122,544 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 BMY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 122,544 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

front brake pads worn low

front number plate slightly damaged

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2017 122,542 miles

Emissions not tested due too vehicle overheating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 budget (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

front brake pads worn low

front number plate slightly damaged

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2016 113,998 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 113,998 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 105,855 miles

Near side rear tyre worn close to tread limit

Off side front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2015 105,855 miles

Near side rear tyre worn close to tread limit

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2014 95,124 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 95,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 88,857 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 88,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,161 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,644 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,658 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,525 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,525 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 45,444 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 45,444 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,867 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 36,867 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,272 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 29,272 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 21,942 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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BK52 BMY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BK52 BMY, 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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BK52 BMY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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