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BV52 MLE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,859 mi
Last recorded87,859 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 MLE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 87,859 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Signs of corrosion throughout underside

Fail 29 Jun 2026 87,858 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Signs of corrosion throughout underside

Pass 27 Jun 2025 77,683 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD* (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle developing rust

Underbody developing signs of corrosion in various places/components

Pass 2 Jul 2024 77,410 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 73,192 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 73,180 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively twisted FOULING ON TYRE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake hose excessively twisted FOULING ON TYRE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 73,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

o/s/f brake hose clip missing but still secure

Pass 21 Aug 2021 66,824 miles

n/s inner c.v boot leaking slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2020 61,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 55,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector seal leaking requires repair (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main run brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 50,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 50,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,657 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,421 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,169 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 32,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 28,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,806 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 23,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,649 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 12,351 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 11,467 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 10,586 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 10,423 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 9,729 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 MLE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MLE, 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 MLE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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