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BX52 EDC

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,410 mi
Last recorded130,410 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 EDC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 130,410 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 128,757 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 127,375 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 123,679 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 120,174 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 120,174 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 108,434 miles

Engine oil leaks

Offside rear tyre 2.60mm.Raised tread 1.30mm.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 108,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leaks

Offside rear tyre 2.60mm.Raised tread 1.30mm.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 103,208 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 103,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front of rear silencer mounting broken away from exhaust

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,322 miles

adv one rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 3 Jul 2014 97,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv one rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Jun 2013 90,306 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 90,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 82,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2011 82,718 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2010 71,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2010 71,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2009 66,218 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 66,218 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 59,943 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 59,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 53,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 46,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,658 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 38,057 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 38,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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 EDC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BX52 EDC, 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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BX52 EDC is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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