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BV52 EXX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,631 mi
Last recorded114,631 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 EXX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 114,631 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 111,836 miles

underside corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 107,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel high

rear brake imbalance close to legal limit

rear service brake performance poor - n/s/r & o/s/r

Pass 20 Nov 2017 102,734 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2016 98,901 miles

nearside rear shocker dust cover insecure

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2016 98,899 miles

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

Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine stabiliser bar bush slightly deteriorated

nearside rear shocker dust cover insecure

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 94,474 miles

child seat fitted (nearside rear) not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine stabiliser bar bush perished

nearside front tyre on the limit of 1.6mm on the inner edge

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 94,472 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

child seat fitted (nearside rear) not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine stabiliser bar bush perished

nearside front tyre on the limit of 1.6mm on the inner edge

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 91,376 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 91,376 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 87,797 miles

n/s rear seatbelt limited inspection child seat fitted

oil leak running on susspension arms and wheel close to brake discs

Fail 30 Nov 2013 87,795 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

n/s rear seatbelt limited inspection child seat fitted

oil leak running on susspension arms and wheel close to brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2012 84,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 84,939 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 81,370 miles

Oil leak

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

all pipes lightly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2011 81,370 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

all pipes lightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 76,292 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 76,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,951 miles

Slight play in offside steering arm.

Fail 19 Nov 2009 71,899 miles

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

Slight play in offside steering arm.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,878 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 53,493 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 53,493 miles

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

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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BV52 EXX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BV52 EXX, 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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BV52 EXX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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