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BW52 OFO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

68,112 mi
Last recorded68,112 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OFO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 68,112 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration showing signs of smoke under load (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 68,112 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading showing to high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits h, c. reading to high (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working rear n/s stop light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working rear o/s side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration showing signs of smoke under load (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 63,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 63,334 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 63,182 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 62,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2019 62,229 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,574 miles

oil leak

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear service brake shows signs of low effort

Pass 26 Oct 2017 58,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 58,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 57,285 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 57,285 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

E.M.L illuminated

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,393 miles

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 55,393 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 53,696 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 53,696 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,840 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2013 51,840 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 49,571 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,708 miles

air bag light illuminated

Pass 28 Oct 2010 42,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 42,439 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 40,147 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

auxbelt condition

front pads low

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r nail in tyre

rear tyres wearing outside edge

small power steering leak rack

Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,147 miles

auxbelt condition

front pads low

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r nail in tyre

rear tyres wearing outside edge

small power steering leak rack

Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,884 miles

front pads 1/2 worn aprox'

fr discs worn not excesive

lower rear engine mount worn slight splitting

minor leak from power steering pump

nsf tyre sidewall damage

Fail 1 Nov 2007 33,209 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,209 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,039 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 25,968 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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BW52 OFO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 BW52 OFO, 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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BW52 OFO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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