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BT52 NME

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

45,605 mi
Last recorded45,605 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 NME
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 45,605 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 44,490 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 43,211 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 43,209 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower ball joints. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 41,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased up (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 41,970 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased up (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 41,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 40,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective in the boot ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 38,744 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 37,064 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 35,786 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 33,920 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 31,639 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 29,445 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 26,737 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 26,737 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 24,391 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 21,243 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 19,003 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 16,724 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 14,658 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 12,346 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 12,346 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 9,441 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 6,577 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 NME is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NME, 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 NME registered?

BT52 NME is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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The MOT history for BT52 NME shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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