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BT52 GBY

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,614 mi
Last recorded107,614 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 GBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,614 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 107,614 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 100,416 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 93,750 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 93,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,315 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,115 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,230 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 69,574 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 52,101 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 52,101 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 52,049 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a screw in outer edge of tread advise rectification.

Fail 12 Dec 2009 52,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has a screw in outer edge of tread advise rectification.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 40,999 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 40,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2007 30,390 miles

Steering rack moving when operated

Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,812 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 GBY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT52 GBY, 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 GBY registered?

BT52 GBY is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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The MOT history for BT52 GBY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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