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BT52 DWW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,991 mi
Last recorded104,991 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DWW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 104,991 miles

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

Nearside Front seat, wont fold forward

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

Offside Front fog light out

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

engine management light on

Fail 27 Jun 2017 104,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure battery comp/ (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and when driven (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven lazy (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front seat, wont fold forward

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

Offside Front fog light out

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 104,093 miles

engine management light on

n/s front seat wont fold forward

Fail 30 Jun 2016 104,093 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link, bottom cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPERS NOT CHECKED FOR CLEARING SCREEN (8.2.3)

engine management light on

n/s front seat wont fold forward

Pass 4 Jun 2015 101,396 miles

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

engine management light on

o/s front brake pipe corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2015 101,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on

o/s front brake pipe corroding

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

Pass 7 May 2014 93,138 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Fail 17 Apr 2014 93,132 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 93,065 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 11 Apr 2013 84,588 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 84,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,561 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 78,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,802 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,169 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 49,298 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 49,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,474 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,982 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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BT52 DWW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BT52 DWW, 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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BT52 DWW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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