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BN52 TVC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,691 mi
Last recorded75,691 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 75,691 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 75,691 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind plastic wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind.

Pass 30 Jan 2020 75,321 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 75,321 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 73,727 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 73,726 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire around fuel tank. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner face of brake disc is badly corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner face of brake disc is badly corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,798 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 71,798 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear silencer corroded and holed. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 67,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded.

engine has slight oil leak.

Fail 25 Jan 2017 67,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from fuel tank to brake flexy hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded.

engine has slight oil leak.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,292 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 65,292 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 52,050 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,372 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 55,372 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 52,883 miles

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

parking brake only just meets requirements and may be in need of ajustment or service

Pass 29 Jan 2011 50,410 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

moulding below front bumper insecure

offside front disc pitted

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 28 Jan 2011 50,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

moulding below front bumper insecure

offside front disc pitted

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 14 Dec 2009 47,077 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate detereated

Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,077 miles

rear number plate detereated

Pass 10 Dec 2008 43,743 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 37,059 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 37,059 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 33,871 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 TVC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TVC, 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 TVC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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