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BV52 HWS

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

73,215 mi
Last recorded73,215 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 HWS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 73,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3-4mm & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 68,426 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 67,731 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 66,930 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 66,066 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 65,262 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2019 63,400 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,801 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,064 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate is faded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,927 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 57,927 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack leaking from gaiter (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 55,244 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,486 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,177 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,406 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,122 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,028 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,883 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 34,736 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,285 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,844 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,244 miles

rear number plate fading

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 HWS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BV52 HWS, 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 BV52 HWS registered?

BV52 HWS is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is BV52 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 HWS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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