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BN52 RCF

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,227 mi
Last recorded61,227 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 RCF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2022 61,227 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 60,375 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,029 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 60,029 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,384 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,500 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 55,579 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,722 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 53,722 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,624 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 51,623 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,361 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 42,725 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,725 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,529 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 39,529 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,372 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)

nearside rear tyre worn badly on outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2010 36,372 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

nearside rear tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,012 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side rear tyre worn on out side edge

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,304 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,504 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,739 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 RCF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BN52 RCF, 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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What year was BN52 RCF registered?

BN52 RCF is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is BN52 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 RCF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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