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BK52 OPT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,773 mi
Last recorded147,773 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 OPT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 147,773 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 146,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 146,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation. (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 145,857 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 145,525 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 142,548 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 142,548 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 138,939 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 138,939 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 138,217 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 134,268 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 134,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 126,644 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 126,644 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 118,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 105,649 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 105,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 99,250 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 99,250 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 94,958 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 94,958 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 90,181 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 90,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 85,818 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 59,711 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 OPT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

BK52 OPT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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