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BK52 CBX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,339 mi
Last recorded85,339 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 CBX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 85,339 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 85,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 83,561 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 82,314 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 82,314 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 80,732 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 80,732 miles

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 78,956 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 77,502 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged but no protusion

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,645 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 76,645 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 75,208 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,457 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 73,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 70,429 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 66,969 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 66,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,643 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 63,643 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,371 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 60,371 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,109 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,472 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,713 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,219 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,704 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 40,704 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,153 miles

exhaust corroded

front wipers smearing

grease leaking from nearside front ball joint

rear number plate starting to seperated

screw in nearsde rear tyre

slight movemnet in nearside rack

Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,123 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 29,129 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 CBX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CBX, 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 BK52 CBX registered?

BK52 CBX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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