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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Signs of corrosion throughout underside
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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
n/s inner c.v boot leaking slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))
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
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))
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))
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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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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