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BX52 OWD

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,532 mi
Last recorded102,532 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 OWD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 102,532 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 102,508 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 94,158 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 94,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 83,234 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished worn low and have nails in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 83,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished worn low and have nails in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,237 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 23,777 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,224 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coollnt stain around water housing

Fail 5 Apr 2017 68,218 miles

Central Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside front arm oil soaked

Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,444 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 59,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,323 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,699 miles

front disc's unevenly worn pads appear low

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,611 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 55,681 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,536 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight knocking/wear from power steering rack.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,770 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,835 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 50,835 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,659 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 45,533 miles

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

aux drive belt frayed

both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area

coolent leak from under the inlet manifold area

Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,331 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 30,659 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 OWD is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

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

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