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BT52 GSZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,916 mi
Last recorded115,916 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 115,916 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 115,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 99,659 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Pass 8 Feb 2022 85,371 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 85,371 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,752 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 73,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,609 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,059 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,021 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,657 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 63,616 miles

front registration plate damaged nut not likely to be misread

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2014 63,616 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front registration plate damaged nut not likely to be misread

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,924 miles

centre rear stop lamp not working

Fail 25 Jun 2012 58,924 miles

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

centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,034 miles

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

rear central upper stop lamp not connected

Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,425 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 49,425 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,831 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 46,831 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,501 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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

power steering pipe loose

Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,726 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 30,372 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 GSZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

BT52 GSZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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The MOT history for BT52 GSZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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