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BK52 BTU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,513 mi
Last recorded63,513 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 63,513 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 62,745 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 61,450 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 61,450 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 60,234 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,869 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 56,405 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 53,627 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 53,589 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,685 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 48,171 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 48,171 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,373 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,267 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 41,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,224 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,949 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,706 miles

auxilary drive belt fraying

Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,214 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,378 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,772 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,517 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 14,947 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 BTU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK52 BTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK52 BTU?

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What year was BK52 BTU registered?

BK52 BTU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BK52 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 BTU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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