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BN52 TFX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,742 mi
Last recorded98,742 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 TFX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 98,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 94,850 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

emissions only just met

Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,316 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 88,316 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1756514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 85,008 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,062 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,563 miles

offside front and rear tyres worn low (osr cracking)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 76,450 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rear mounting broken loose

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2014 76,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rear mounting broken loose

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2013 73,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 73,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 73,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

rear box hanger snapped

Fail 27 Sep 2012 70,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

eml light is on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

eml light is on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,838 miles

NSR tyre tread low and perished.

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

OSF tyre tread low.

Rear exhaust silencer mounts deteriorated.

Slight play NSR wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 63,662 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,077 miles

both dip beam aim on lower limits

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on front disc

loose cover on steering wheel

rusty marks on o/s/f susp. top mounting

slight damage to o/s/f and n/s/r rims

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,177 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 46,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,258 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 37,340 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 TFX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

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

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