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BN52 RHZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,206 mi
Last recorded112,206 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 RHZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 112,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2025 112,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2024 105,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 93,296 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 93,294 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 81,383 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2021 71,590 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 71,559 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 62,659 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 62,606 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,854 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 54,854 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 43,919 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both pipe ends corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + age related cracking to sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre. age related cracking to sidewalls

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Dec 2017 43,916 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both pipe ends corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + age related cracking to sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre. age related cracking to sidewalls

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2017 39,394 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 36,772 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 34,048 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 32,116 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 32,116 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 28,351 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 24,832 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 22,417 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 20,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 19,104 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 17,531 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 16,189 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 RHZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BN52 RHZ, 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 RHZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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