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BT52 DZL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,341 mi
Last recorded82,341 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 82,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,721 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 78,446 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 76,633 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 76,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 75,417 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 73,596 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 71,437 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 12 Nov 2014 68,491 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,491 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 64,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,938 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,186 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,658 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 53,526 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,249 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,377 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,272 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 32,315 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 32,315 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 25,404 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 DZL 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 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DZL, 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 BT52 DZL registered?

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

Is BT52 DZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 DZL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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