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BN52 PVZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,510 mi
Last recorded104,510 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 PVZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 104,510 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 98,019 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 98,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 93,296 miles

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))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 93,288 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 89,050 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 87,654 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,115 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 81,000 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 81,000 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2016 77,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 73,700 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 73,697 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,116 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 67,115 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,399 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 60,366 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2012 53,395 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 8 May 2012 53,395 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,138 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 49,138 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,301 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 42,298 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,024 miles

both front wheels buckled slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,064 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,920 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 19,069 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,069 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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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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