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BK52 LFA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

99,809 mi
Last recorded99,809 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 99,809 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Tread Depth, Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Tread Depth, Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Tread Depth, Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 99,807 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

HandBrake Requires Adjustment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Tread Depth, Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Tread Depth, Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Tread Depth, Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,471 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 89,479 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,662 miles

coolant leak

engine management light on

Fail 9 Sep 2016 76,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak

engine management light on

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,837 miles

rattle from the rear sillencer

the rear exhaust heat shields are insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2014 60,261 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 60,261 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,998 miles

body damage to n/s/r outer sill.

o/s/f central locking, faulty

o/s/f steering rack boot, poor, will require attention soon.

o/s/f wiper blade, starting to smear

o/s/r fog lamp came on after tap to lamp, may require attention soon?

Fail 23 Sep 2013 53,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

body damage to n/s/r outer sill.

o/s/f central locking, faulty

o/s/f steering rack boot, poor, will require attention soon.

o/s/f wiper blade, starting to smear

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,932 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 49,931 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,330 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 49,330 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 49,005 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 49,003 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,668 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 44,668 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 41,423 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 41,423 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 35,024 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,942 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 29,942 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 LFA 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 54.2%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2002.

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