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BK52 YLH

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,500 mi
Last recorded115,500 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 YLH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 115,500 miles

Both front tyres slightly perishing in tread grooves

High level brake light not working

Metal brake pipes on underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp was slow to come on

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Surface corrosion to fuel tank pipes under vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2019 115,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres slightly perishing in tread grooves

Handbrake cables corroded on outer casing

High level brake light not working

Metal brake pipes on underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Surface corrosion to fuel tank pipes under vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2018 112,441 miles

Nearside Rear rear brakes binding on (slight)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 108,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,116 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 95,116 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 Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 88,662 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,308 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 79,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 72,265 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2012 72,265 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,884 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 65,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 58,237 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 50,167 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,867 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 35,954 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,685 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 27,014 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 YLH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLH, 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 YLH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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