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BK52 WXM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

63,148 mi
Last recorded63,148 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 63,148 miles

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Coil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 63,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Coil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 62,813 miles

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 62,550 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Wing Mirror Glass Slightly Insecure But Not Likely To Become Detached

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,303 miles

Emission Machine Malfunction, Visual Test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 61,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 61,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 61,676 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x both sides (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,306 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 60,681 miles

4x coil springs corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 59,921 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 59,892 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,929 miles

eml light displayed

front brake pads

Fail 12 Sep 2016 58,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

eml light displayed

front brake pads

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,230 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,706 miles

exhaust heatsheild loose

offside rear tyre wall perrished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,879 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

a/c condensor splitting

steering rack weeping fluid

Fail 4 Sep 2013 53,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

a/c condensor splitting

steering rack weeping fluid

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 50,867 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,515 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,833 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,438 miles

15% front brake imbalance

Coolant leak

Fail 15 Sep 2009 41,438 miles

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

15% front brake imbalance

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,638 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,875 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 27,875 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,025 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 23,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 WXM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WXM, 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 WXM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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