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BX52 EWD

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

114,166 mi
Last recorded114,166 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 EWD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 114,166 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 114,166 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 111,552 miles

exhaust heat shield damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2017 111,544 miles

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

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 engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

eml on

exhaust heat shield damaged

noise from n/s/r no faults found at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2016 105,465 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front seat belt starting to fray

both front headlight aim on min and wont adjust

engine light on, rear heat shield loose

rear brake only just met required service performance

Fail 17 Jan 2015 99,229 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust Heat Sheild Loose

Pass 17 Jan 2015 99,229 miles

Rear Exhaust Heat Sheild Loose

Pass 24 Jan 2014 94,287 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 94,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 90,223 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 87,539 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 87,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake pads appear low/discs worn

nearsidce wiper blade split but does clear screen

nearside rear flasher bulb faded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 84,514 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 84,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2010 76,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,701 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,682 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 20 Jul 2009 66,682 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 4 Oct 2008 57,220 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 47,204 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 47,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,073 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 36,073 miles

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

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 EWD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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