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BW52 OXC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,623 mi
Last recorded116,623 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 116,623 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 105,049 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Sep 2016 90,614 miles

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

centre brake light inop

Pass 26 Aug 2015 72,734 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 22 Sep 2014 64,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,711 miles

Child Seat Fitted to NSR

OSR Tyre Tread Slightly Distorted

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 57,709 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child Seat Fitted to NSR

Engine Has Slight Misfire at Idle

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

OSR Tyre Tread Slightly Distorted

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,345 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,263 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 46,262 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,636 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,427 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 3 Sep 2008 35,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,549 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 31,488 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,593 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 OXC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BW52 OXC, 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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What year was BW52 OXC registered?

BW52 OXC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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