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BN52 VXH

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

149,685 mi
Last recorded149,685 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VXH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2023 149,685 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component likely to become detached axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

exhaust heat shield poorly secured, rectification recommended.

general corrosion.

Pass 19 Aug 2022 146,083 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 146,036 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

O/side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 13 Aug 2021 144,551 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes corroded, further investigation recommended.

general corrosion.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 143,391 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 141,112 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 141,067 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 136,298 miles

O/side rear park brake requires service or repair

Fail 8 Aug 2018 136,166 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

O/side rear park brake requires service or repair

Pass 11 Aug 2017 131,599 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 126,629 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 126,525 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

windscreen washer delivery volume low

Pass 27 Aug 2015 122,720 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 122,720 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 122,680 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 117,354 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 117,354 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 110,695 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 110,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 101,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 101,186 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 92,507 miles

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Dec 2011 92,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2010 81,905 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 67,772 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,649 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE.....REAR TYRES 1.6MM

Pass 18 Sep 2007 48,984 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,832 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 VXH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VXH, 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 VXH is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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