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BN52 XVW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

96,702 mi
Last recorded96,702 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 XVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,702 miles

Front Bumper insecure.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 96,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Bumper insecure.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,843 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 88,843 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end has deep grooves in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,820 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 80,816 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,710 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 75,710 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 68,339 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 68,339 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,538 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 60,538 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,199 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 52,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,165 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,935 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 32,935 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 32,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

upon retest may be play in o/s steering rack at present with power steering malfunctioning unable to determine

Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,594 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 XVW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

BN52 XVW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is BN52 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 XVW shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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