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BK52 SXW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

101,168 mi
Last recorded101,168 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 SXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 101,168 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 100,750 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 100,750 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 99,811 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 99,811 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 98,495 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 98,495 miles

Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 97,303 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 97,303 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 96,064 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 95,000 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 95,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 93,631 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 92,330 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 88,497 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 88,496 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 83,928 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,192 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 75,902 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 75,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 72,321 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 68,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,068 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,630 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,029 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 58,029 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,887 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,053 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,078 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 46,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 41,201 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 41,153 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 SXW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 SXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK52 SXW registered?

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

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