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BX52 EAC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,113 mi
Last recorded114,113 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 EAC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 114,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 93,378 miles

Nearside Front window does not open

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front window does not open

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 93,378 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front window does not open

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front window does not open

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 82,080 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 82,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 78,082 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 78,082 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 76,315 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 76,314 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,630 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 75,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 74,721 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 74,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 73,678 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,367 miles

slight seepage from steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 63,355 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall worn

Fail 3 Nov 2015 63,355 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall worn

Pass 3 Oct 2014 59,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,789 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,096 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,465 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 46,463 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,966 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,875 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,788 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,211 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,589 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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BX52 EAC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX52 EAC, 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 BX52 EAC registered?

BX52 EAC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is BX52 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 EAC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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