MOT Status
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104,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front bumper slight damaged but fully secure
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
Engine light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
air bag warning light on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
air bag warning light on
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front wheels buckled slightly
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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BN52 PVZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 BN52 PVZ, 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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BN52 PVZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 December 2002.
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