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BX52 WHW

2002 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,739 mi
Last recorded78,739 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 WHW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,739 miles

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

ignition warning light on

Fail 5 Sep 2015 78,705 miles

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

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

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

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

ignition warning light on

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,058 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 71,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,831 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 65,761 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Aug 2011 46,268 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,268 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 40,644 miles

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

Rear No plate starting to fade,small leak from steering rack.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,644 miles

Rear No plate starting to fade,small leak from steering rack.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 34,337 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,337 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,994 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,238 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 22,238 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 18,633 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 WHW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

BX52 WHW is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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