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BX52 OVN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,759 mi
Last recorded131,759 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 OVN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 131,759 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 12 Jan 2019 131,759 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 4 Jan 2018 128,422 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Worn Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 122,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Section (7.1.2)

Front Front Tyres Worn on Edges and @ 2 mm

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Nearside Rear N/S/R Tyre worn on Outer Edge

Fail 9 Jan 2017 122,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Section (7.1.2)

Front Front Tyres Worn on Edges and @ 2 mm

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

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

Nearside Rear N/S/R Tyre worn on Outer Edge

Pass 13 Jan 2016 116,220 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 109,666 miles

rear exhauet heat shield loose

wiper blades deteriated

Fail 22 Dec 2014 109,664 miles

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

rear exhauet heat shield loose

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 18 Dec 2013 102,043 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 15 Dec 2012 94,379 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 87,520 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre cracking on the outer wall

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 87,520 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre cracking on the outer wall

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 81,785 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 73,849 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 73,849 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 64,157 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 54,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,924 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 42,637 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 OVN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OVN, 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 OVN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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