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BN52 YLW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,147 mi
Last recorded108,147 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 108,147 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 98,119 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 92,761 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2016 92,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,197 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 86,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,377 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 77,395 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

engine light on

oil leak & level low

Fail 21 Sep 2013 77,300 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

engine light on

oil leak & level low

Pass 22 Sep 2012 70,813 miles

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

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

coolant fan running all the time and possible leak

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,117 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,594 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Sep 2009 46,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2008 36,458 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,975 miles

Steering rack damp

Fail 24 Sep 2007 28,975 miles

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

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,607 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 20,080 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 YLW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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