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BV52 MDE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,736 mi
Last recorded87,736 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 MDE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 87,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 85,132 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 87,538 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 81,537 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,186 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 78,144 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,473 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 75,166 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 73,082 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,648 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,529 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 65,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 61,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,931 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 58,087 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,087 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,194 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 49,479 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,799 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,084 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 39,084 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 30,275 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,275 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 MDE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 MDE, 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 MDE registered?

BV52 MDE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is BV52 MDE safe to buy?

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