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BX52 OWB

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,657 mi
Last recorded64,657 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 OWB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 64,657 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,433 miles

Coolant leak suspect thermostat housing ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 55,097 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

Minor freeplay in steering rack system,detected at steering wheel

Rear exhaust heatshield deteriorating

Fail 9 Feb 2016 55,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust mounts corroded

Minor freeplay in steering rack system,detected at steering wheel

Rear exhaust heatshield deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2015 51,100 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn

tailbox heat shield loose

Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,449 miles

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

boot has damage

Fail 20 Feb 2014 47,449 miles

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

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

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

boot has damage

Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,587 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,428 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 45,428 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,482 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,713 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,657 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,313 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,980 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 28,709 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 OWB is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OWB, 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 OWB registered?

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

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