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BV52 HYG

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,814 mi
Last recorded74,814 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 HYG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 74,814 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2025 74,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2024 74,479 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 74,478 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 74,086 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 73,524 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 72,900 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear frame rail by upper spring seat slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 71,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 69,342 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 69,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 64,683 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 64,683 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 62,460 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,407 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,274 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front 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 Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,519 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,801 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 50,839 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 50,839 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 46,388 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,388 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 41,909 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,851 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,046 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,680 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 28,674 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,499 miles

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

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,239 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 14,142 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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BV52 HYG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HYG, 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 HYG registered?

BV52 HYG is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is BV52 HYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 HYG shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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