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BW52 OPM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,682 mi
Last recorded65,682 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OPM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 65,682 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jul 2019 85,679 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 82,367 miles

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

nearside rear child seat fitted seat belt not fully inspected

Fail 18 Jul 2018 82,364 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear child seat fitted seat belt not fully inspected

Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,779 miles

Oil leak from gear box

Fail 14 Jul 2017 78,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak from gear box

Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,069 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 77,069 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,069 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,299 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 71,173 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,299 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 64,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 61,138 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 61,138 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,021 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 57,015 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 45,886 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,886 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,146 miles

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,322 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,435 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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BW52 OPM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OPM, 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 OPM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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