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BT52 LXE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,077 mi
Last recorded88,077 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,077 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall + nail in tread

Oil leak Engine + Gearbox ()

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 88,077 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Nearside & Offside (Sidelight) (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall + nail in tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine + Gearbox ()

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,958 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 80,952 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,341 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 74,177 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 74,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,732 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,624 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 66,624 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake fluid warning light stays illuminated

Pass 22 Jan 2011 62,986 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,523 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit

o/s/f seat catch broken

Fail 8 Jan 2010 57,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres very close to legal limit

o/s/f seat catch broken

Pass 29 Dec 2008 46,923 miles

o/s stop light bulb fitted (380)

rear reg plate delaminating

Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,757 miles

slight leak at power steering

Fail 7 Jan 2008 39,757 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak at power steering

Pass 15 Dec 2006 308,803 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 LXE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol 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 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

BT52 LXE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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