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BT52 WLA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,612 mi
Last recorded127,612 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 May 2023 127,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 24 May 2022 119,800 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak on front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 May 2021 110,947 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 110,946 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 104,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under floor heat shields becoming deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2020 104,906 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under floor heat shields becoming deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2019 97,286 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 97,219 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 30 May 2018 90,075 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 86,171 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,978 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 78,589 miles

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

advise coil springs rusty

Fail 11 May 2015 78,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise coil springs rusty

Pass 27 May 2014 76,745 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 70,091 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 62,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 57,936 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 48,744 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,368 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 42,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,178 miles

offside rear tyre just legal [1.6mm]

Fail 4 Dec 2007 39,178 miles

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

offside rear tyre just legal [1.6mm]

Fail 22 Nov 2006 32,917 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 32,917 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 25,696 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 WLA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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