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BX52 OTZ

2002 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,657 mi
Last recorded101,657 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 OTZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 101,657 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated steel part (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle components corroding not beenused

Fail 25 Nov 2021 101,657 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated steel part (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle components corroding not beenused

Pass 3 Jan 2020 101,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 100,693 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges worn on both sides and tracking may require adjustment (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Sep 2018 100,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.3.3 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges worn on both sides and tracking may require adjustment (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 96,044 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 96,044 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Dim (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 89,257 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 89,257 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,447 miles

Front tyres wearing on shoulders.

Gear oil leak.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 81,447 miles

Front tyres wearing on shoulders.

Gear oil leak.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,107 miles

Interior mirror missing.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 70,107 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine light on.

Interior mirror missing.

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,050 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 57,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 43,609 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,569 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 27,295 miles

Fuel cap incomplete

Screenwashers not working (Suspect frozen)

Spare wheel fitted to NSR

Pass 20 Oct 2009 13,120 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 13,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,946 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 7,235 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 5,576 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 3,777 miles

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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 OTZ is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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