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BK52 BZC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

80,548 mi
Last recorded80,548 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 BZC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 80,548 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 75,038 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 74,854 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 66,363 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r & n/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE SURFACE CORRODED

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 66,363 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r & n/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR AXLE SURFACE CORRODED

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 64,082 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r & n/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR AXLE SURFACE CORRODED

Fail 9 Feb 2023 64,082 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r & n/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

REAR AXLE SURFACE CORRODED

Pass 31 Aug 2021 58,613 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,482 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 51,482 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 45,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 45,838 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main at flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 42,579 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 42,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected fouling drive shaft (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 38,868 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 38,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 34,213 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 34,210 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,108 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 30,108 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight misting of oil from steering rack pinion area

Fail 16 Sep 2014 27,219 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight misting of oil from steering rack pinion area

Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front strut ,top mount nut slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 26,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front strut ,top mount nut slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,389 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,477 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,380 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,264 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,662 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 BZC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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The MOT history for BK52 BZC shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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