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BT52 NKM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,091 mi
Last recorded104,091 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 NKM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 104,091 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 104,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 98,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 98,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,007 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 94,007 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 82,650 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front seat will not tilt forward

Pass 27 Aug 2015 71,824 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,716 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked but not exposing cords

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

Offside front tyre cracked but not exposing cords

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear tyre cracked but not exposing cords

Oil leak

Passenger seat not moving forward

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 63,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked but not exposing cords

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

Offside front tyre cracked but not exposing cords

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear tyre cracked but not exposing cords

Oil leak

Passenger seat not moving forward

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,900 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 59,352 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear seat as child seat in

offside front seat dont let access to rear

Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,352 miles

nearside rear seat as child seat in

offside front seat dont let access to rear

Pass 13 Aug 2011 52,216 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,561 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,987 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 40,987 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 32,038 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 32,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 24,036 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 NKM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NKM, 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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BT52 NKM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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