CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN52 XMC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,557 mi
Last recorded86,557 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 XMC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 86,557 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 86,555 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both sides (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 80,485 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides axle bushes (2.5.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 80,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides axle bushes (2.5.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2016 76,469 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Oct 2016 76,469 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 72,097 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 68,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2012 59,318 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 59,318 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 55,062 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 48,798 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 48,798 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 43,476 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,727 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,349 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 22,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge..near side rear tyre wearing on out side edge..

Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,189 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge..near side rear tyre wearing on out side edge..

Pass 7 Sep 2005 14,818 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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN52 XMC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN52 XMC?

You can check the full history of BN52 XMC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN52 XMC registered?

BN52 XMC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is BN52 XMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 XMC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN52 XMC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN52 XMC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.