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BT52 EKB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,306 mi
Last recorded80,306 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 80,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Slightly Distorted inner edge.

Wheel Trims fitted to all wheels so limiting inspection of Road Nuts for security.

Fail 24 Jan 2020 80,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped up (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Slightly Distorted inner edge.

Wheel Trims fitted to all wheels so limiting inspection of Road Nuts for security.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 74,984 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both rear silencer mounting brackets corroded and getting weak

power steering hose slightly damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,497 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 64,496 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 59,843 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 59,843 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,674 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake fluid resevoir slightly wet but no obvious leak

Fail 17 Jan 2014 53,674 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake fluid resevoir slightly wet but no obvious leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 48,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 42,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 33,342 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 33,336 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,397 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,235 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 22 Jul 2009 21,235 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 25 Jul 2008 16,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate discoloured

slight damage to offside rear tyre wall

Pass 25 Jul 2008 16,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate discoloured

slight damage to offside rear tyre wall

Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,067 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,055 miles

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both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres outer wall damage

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 EKB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EKB, 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 EKB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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