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BV52 MPE

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,484 mi
Last recorded58,484 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 58,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering column uj ex play

Fail 21 Mar 2026 58,484 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering column uj ex play

Pass 24 Mar 2025 58,972 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion underside

Fail 21 Mar 2025 58,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion underside

Pass 27 Mar 2024 58,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General corrosion underside to suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2023 57,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

general corrosion underbody and suspension

Pass 28 Mar 2022 57,042 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general corrosion underside suspension components/floors/exhaust

Fail 28 Mar 2022 57,042 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general corrosion underside suspension components/floors/exhaust

Pass 29 Mar 2021 56,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general corrosion under both and suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2020 55,690 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 55,682 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,857 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2018 53,985 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,908 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,777 miles

Offside Rear door lock sticks occasionly

Fail 19 Mar 2015 50,661 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,661 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,404 miles

complete exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 49,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

complete exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,046 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,850 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,792 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,550 miles

centre rear seat belt locked in position

Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,353 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,868 miles

n/s/r tyre near limit + sidewall slightly cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,506 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 36,506 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,317 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 MPE is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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