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BN52 TSV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,737 mi
Last recorded137,737 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 TSV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 137,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front indicator bulbs starting to fade

Fail 19 Sep 2016 137,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front indicator bulbs starting to fade

Pass 10 Sep 2015 128,502 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rearmost (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 121,875 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 121,875 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Sep 2013 109,419 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose becoming rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2013 109,419 miles

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose becoming rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2012 98,092 miles

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose becoming rusty

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit recomend immediate renewal 175/65r14 82t

Pass 7 Oct 2011 87,234 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,816 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

black smoke near to legal limit during emmision test

Fail 16 Sep 2010 74,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

black smoke near to legal limit during emmision test

Pass 14 Sep 2009 62,145 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 62,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,111 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated to legal limit recomend renewal

Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,270 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 41,270 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,430 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 40,430 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 TSV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

BN52 TSV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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