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BT52 LXX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,652 mi
Last recorded116,652 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 116,652 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 111,013 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 104,220 miles

both rear wheel inner rim have distortion

Fail 17 Dec 2015 104,220 miles

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

both rear wheel inner rim have distortion

Fail 23 Dec 2014 98,021 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Dec 2014 98,021 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Dec 2013 90,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 90,761 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 80,094 miles

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

both front seats do not fold forward to allow rear seat access

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,681 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 51,041 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 51,041 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,862 miles

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

drive belt for aux system starting to fray sliglty

Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,008 miles

O/side front tyre has wear on inner tread

Pass 14 Dec 2007 29,916 miles

Centre rear seat belt will only reel out if pulled very gently.

Rear number plate backing starting to deteriorate.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 22,971 miles

aux drive belt frayed

power steering pump has slight weep

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 LXX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

BT52 LXX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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