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BT52 WLV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,615 mi
Last recorded108,615 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 WLV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 108,615 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 108,615 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 101,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 101,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 101,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 96,146 miles

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

inlet manifold vacuum hose collapsed

Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,560 miles

both windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 11 Dec 2012 88,949 miles

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

reverse light is not working

Fail 11 Dec 2012 88,949 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)

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

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

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

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

centre brake light is not working

reverse light is not working

Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,674 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 82,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,922 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 67,492 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 59,863 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 59,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,919 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,161 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 31,549 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 WLV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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