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BV52 LXX

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,524 mi
Last recorded148,524 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 148,524 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 148,524 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 142,427 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 142,427 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2019 134,624 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 134,624 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 127,871 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 127,871 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Oil level is low

Parking bake is high

colant leak

Pass 11 Oct 2017 120,677 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/R Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 120,677 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak ()

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

N/S Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

N/S/R Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil level low

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 113,297 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 113,297 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR PIPE (7.1.2)

N/S/R Tyre is worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

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

Oil level is low

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 105,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 105,324 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 97,047 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 88,064 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 78,880 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 70,627 miles

oil leaks looks like cam cover gasket

rear number plate in poor condition

rear view mirror missing

small amount of play in n/s steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,067 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 60,563 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,699 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,986 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 35,987 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 LXX 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 69.6%.

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 LXX, 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 LXX is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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