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BK52 OTU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,685 mi
Last recorded100,685 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 OTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 100,685 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 97,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 87,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 30 Dec 2014 87,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,963 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2014 77,926 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 70,100 miles

o/s front sidelight dim.

o/s rear tyre cut outer sidewall.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 70,100 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front sidelight dim.

o/s rear tyre cut outer sidewall.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,332 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 64,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 63,448 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2011 63,448 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 58,919 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 58,833 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 54,657 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 50,788 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 50,788 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,385 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 43,384 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,290 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 24,088 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 OTU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

BK52 OTU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is BK52 OTU safe to buy?

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