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BT52 HGL

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,339 mi
Last recorded73,339 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 73,339 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,826 miles

engine oil filter corroded and leaking

Fail 31 Aug 2018 64,816 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine oil filter corroded and leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,632 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 48,152 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 48,149 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 39,688 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 33,657 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 33,509 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 27,973 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 25,350 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2012 25,350 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,502 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 18,654 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,560 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,820 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 12,740 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 12,740 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 10,616 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 HGL 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 73.7%.

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 HGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT52 HGL registered?

BT52 HGL is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is BT52 HGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 HGL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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