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BX52 PAO

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,486 mi
Last recorded148,486 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 148,486 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 148,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 136,963 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 131,593 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 131,593 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 127,908 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 123,536 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 117,846 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 111,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 111,758 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 106,269 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 106,269 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 100,469 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 100,469 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 96,132 miles

engine management light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 88,141 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low

front tyres waering on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2010 72,647 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,178 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 59,187 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

SQUEAKING / SQUEALING NOISE FROM ENGINE (POSSIBLY AUXILLARY BELT TENSIONER ??).

Pass 1 Mar 2008 49,088 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 48,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER END DAMAGED

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,919 miles

Advise windscreen chipped.

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

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

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 PAO is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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