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BV52 MHO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,720 mi
Last recorded39,720 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 MHO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 39,720 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 39,036 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 39,000 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

All four tyres perishing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack inner joint has play.

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

Offside Steering rack inner joint has play.

Pass 30 May 2015 37,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre perishing.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2015 37,395 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre perishing.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 May 2015 37,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 15 May 2014 36,337 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 15 May 2014 36,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 15 May 2013 33,477 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 33,477 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 31,727 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 28,893 miles

Slight play in O/S & N/S steering rack

Fail 13 May 2011 28,893 miles

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

O/S hand brake cable clip broken

Slight play in O/S & N/S steering rack

Pass 26 May 2010 27,758 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 18 May 2009 25,884 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,261 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,264 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 10,306 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 MHO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MHO, 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 MHO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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