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BV52 HXT

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,704 mi
Last recorded102,704 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 102,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 100,844 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 99,298 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 98,173 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 96,753 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 96,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 95,124 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 92,334 miles

play in o/s drive shaft

Fail 10 Aug 2020 92,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 90,845 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 22 Aug 2019 90,843 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,261 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 88,261 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,055 miles

Mil light on

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 85,054 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mil light on

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,965 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 81,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,003 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 78,003 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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,581 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 73,581 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,012 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 67,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012

Front number plate is deteriorating.

N/s ball joint gaiter is deteriorating.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,351 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield is loose & rattling.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 54,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust heatshield is loose & rattling.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 47,082 miles

exhaust flexi section worn

moisture around steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2009 38,029 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 38,029 miles

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

child seat to rear

corrosion on underside

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2008 32,650 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 32,650 miles

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

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

child seat to rear

corrosion on underside

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,384 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,913 miles

Rubber boot broken on n/s bottom ball joint

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 HXT is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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